GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,392 km
9,564 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
15,392 km
9,564 mi / 8,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
169°
south southeast

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GIG NLS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code GIG NLS
ICAO Code SBGL YNIC
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Perth
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 15,392 kilometers (9,564 miles / 8,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

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 10:31 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:31 in Nicholson Airport. 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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 191° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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