GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,715 km
9,143 miles
OLJ
Olpoi
Vanuatu
Distance
14,715 km
9,143 mi / 7,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG OLJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport North West Santo Airport
IATA Code GIG OLJ
ICAO Code SBGL NVSZ
City Rio De Janeiro Olpoi
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -14.880000, 166.560000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Olpoi (OLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to North West Santo Airport (OLJ) in Olpoi, Vanuatu is 14,715 kilometers (9,143 miles / 7,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 17:04 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:04 in Olpoi. With a 14-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 Olpoi (OLJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 142° (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 North West Santo Airport (OLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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