GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,240 km
10,091 miles
LKA
Larantuka-Flores Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,240 km
10,091 mi / 8,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
155°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LKA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gewayentana Airport
IATA Code GIG LKA
ICAO Code SBGL WRKL
City Rio De Janeiro Larantuka-Flores Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 28 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -8.350000, 122.980000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Larantuka-Flores Island (LKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gewayentana Airport (LKA) in Larantuka-Flores Island, Indonesia is 16,240 kilometers (10,091 miles / 8,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 16:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:57 in Larantuka-Flores 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.

The return flight from Larantuka-Flores Island (LKA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 203° (south 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 Gewayentana Airport (LKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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