GET
Geraldton Airport
Australia
13,810 km
8,581 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,810 km
8,581 mi / 7,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GET GIG
Airport Name Geraldton Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GET GIG
ICAO Code YGEL SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 121 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -28.800000, 114.710000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Geraldton Airport (GET) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geraldton Airport (GET) in Geraldton Airport, Australia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,810 kilometers (8,581 miles / 7,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 20:48 in Geraldton Airport, it's 09:48 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 Geraldton Airport (GET) follows a heading of 157° (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 Geraldton Airport (GET) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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