GEF
Liangia
Solomon Islands
16,004 km
9,945 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
16,004 km
9,945 mi / 8,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
148°
south southeast

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GEF GIG
Airport Name Geva Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GEF GIG
ICAO Code AGEV SBGL
City Liangia Rio De Janeiro
Country Solomon Islands Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -7.580000, 156.600000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Liangia (GEF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geva Airport (GEF) in Liangia, Solomon Islands to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16,004 kilometers (9,945 miles / 8,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 03:08 in Liangia, it's 13:08 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 Liangia (GEF) 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 Geva Airport (GEF) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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