EAE
Sangafa
Vanuatu
14,404 km
8,950 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
14,404 km
8,950 mi / 7,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
141°
southeast

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EAE GIG
Airport Name Sangafa Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EAE GIG
ICAO Code NVSE SBGL
City Sangafa Rio De Janeiro
Country Vanuatu Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -17.090000, 168.340000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Sangafa (EAE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangafa Airport (EAE) in Sangafa, Vanuatu to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14,404 kilometers (8,950 miles / 7,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Vanuatu with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:01 in Sangafa, it's 11:01 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 14-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 Sangafa (EAE) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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