Airport Comparison
| GIG | LBW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Long Bawan Airport |
| IATA Code | GIG | LBW |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | WRLB |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Long Bawan-Borneo Island |
| Country | Brazil | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Makassar |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 3,590 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | 3.870000, 115.680000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Long Bawan-Borneo Island (LBW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Long Bawan Airport (LBW) in Long Bawan-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 16,921 kilometers (10,514 miles / 9,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.
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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 07:31 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:31 in Long Bawan-Borneo Island. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,562 feet between the two airports. Long Bawan Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
The return flight from Long Bawan-Borneo Island (LBW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 225° (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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Long Bawan Airport (LBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.