GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,101 km
10,626 miles
NBX
Nabire-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,101 km
10,626 mi / 9,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG NBX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nabire Airport
IATA Code GIG NBX
ICAO Code SBGL WABI
City Rio De Janeiro Nabire-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 28 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -3.370000, 135.500000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nabire-Papua Island (NBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nabire Airport (NBX) in Nabire-Papua Island, Indonesia is 17,101 kilometers (10,626 miles / 9,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 19:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:10 in Nabire-Papua Island. With a 12-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 Nabire-Papua Island (NBX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 183° (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 Nabire Airport (NBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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