GBV
Gibb River Airport
Australia
15,511 km
9,638 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
15,511 km
9,638 mi / 8,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GBV GIG
Airport Name Gibb River Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GBV GIG
ICAO Code YGIB SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 509 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -16.420000, 126.440000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Gibb River Airport (GBV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibb River Airport (GBV) in Gibb River Airport, Australia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,511 kilometers (9,638 miles / 8,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 01:14 in Gibb River Airport, it's 14:14 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 11-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 Gibb River Airport (GBV) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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