GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,352 km
8,297 miles
NLK
Burnt Pine
NF
Distance
13,352 km
8,297 mi / 7,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG NLK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Norfolk Island International Airport
IATA Code GIG NLK
ICAO Code SBGL YSNF
City Rio De Janeiro Burnt Pine
Country Brazil NF
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Norfolk
Elevation 28 ft 371 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -29.040000, 167.940000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Burnt Pine (NLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) in Burnt Pine, NF is 13,352 kilometers (8,297 miles / 7,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 NF. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:09 in Burnt Pine. With a 15-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 Burnt Pine (NLK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). 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 Norfolk Island International Airport (NLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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