GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,993 km
9,937 miles
IRG
Lockhart River Airport
Australia
Distance
15,993 km
9,937 mi / 8,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
191°
south

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GIG IRG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lockhart River Airport
IATA Code GIG IRG
ICAO Code SBGL YLHR
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 28 ft 77 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -12.790000, 143.300000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) in Lockhart River Airport, Australia is 15,993 kilometers (9,937 miles / 8,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 17:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:34 in Lockhart River Airport. With a 13-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 Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 170° (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 Lockhart River Airport (IRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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