GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,630 km
8,469 miles
PLO
Port Lincoln
Australia
Distance
13,630 km
8,469 mi / 7,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG PLO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Port Lincoln Airport
IATA Code GIG PLO
ICAO Code SBGL YPLC
City Rio De Janeiro Port Lincoln
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 28 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -34.610000, 135.880000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Port Lincoln (PLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) in Port Lincoln, Australia is 13,630 kilometers (8,469 miles / 7,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 10:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:15 in Port Lincoln. With a 13.5-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 Port Lincoln (PLO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 181° (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 Port Lincoln Airport (PLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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