EWI
Enarotali-Papua Island
Indonesia
17,041 km
10,589 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
17,041 km
10,589 mi / 9,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
181°
south

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EWI GIG
Airport Name Enarotali Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EWI GIG
ICAO Code WABT SBGL
City Enarotali-Papua Island Rio De Janeiro
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,807 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -3.930000, 136.380000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Enarotali-Papua Island (EWI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enarotali Airport (EWI) in Enarotali-Papua Island, Indonesia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 17,041 kilometers (10,589 miles / 9,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 14:05 in Enarotali-Papua Island, it's 02:05 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,779 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Enarotali Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Enarotali-Papua Island (EWI) follows a heading of 179° (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 Enarotali Airport (EWI) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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