GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,144 km
9,410 miles
GTS
The Granites Airport
Australia
Distance
15,144 km
9,410 mi / 8,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
171°
south

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GIG GTS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport The Granites Airport
IATA Code GIG GTS
ICAO Code SBGL YTGT
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -20.550000, 130.350000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to The Granites Airport (GTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to The Granites Airport (GTS) in The Granites Airport, Australia is 15,144 kilometers (9,410 miles / 8,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 Brazil with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:53 in The Granites Airport. With a 12.5-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 The Granites Airport (GTS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 189° (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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and The Granites Airport (GTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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