FLS
Flinders Island Airport
Australia
12,924 km
8,031 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
12,924 km
8,031 mi / 6,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
168°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FLS GIG
Airport Name Flinders Island Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FLS GIG
ICAO Code YFLI SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 10 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -40.090000, 147.990000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Flinders Island Airport (FLS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flinders Island Airport (FLS) in Flinders Island Airport, Australia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12,924 kilometers (8,031 miles / 6,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south southeast at a heading of 168°.

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 Australia 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 12:02 in Flinders Island Airport, it's 22:02 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 Flinders Island Airport (FLS) follows a heading of 190° (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 Flinders Island Airport (FLS) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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