GEA
Noumea
New Caledonia
14,060 km
8,736 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
14,060 km
8,736 mi / 7,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
145°
southeast

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GEA GIG
Airport Name Noumea Magenta Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GEA GIG
ICAO Code NWWM SBGL
City Noumea Rio De Janeiro
Country New Caledonia Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Noumea America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 10 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -22.260000, 166.470000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Noumea (GEA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA) in Noumea, New Caledonia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14,060 kilometers (8,736 miles / 7,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 New Caledonia 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 04:03 in Noumea, it's 14:03 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 Noumea (GEA) follows a heading of 215° (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 Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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