The flight distance from Sentani Airport (DJJ) in Jayapura-Papua Island, Indonesia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 17,162 kilometers (10,664 miles / 9,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:40 in Jayapura-Papua Island, it's 07:40 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Jayapura-Papua Island (DJJ) follows a heading of 189° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sentani Airport (DJJ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.