GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,646 km
9,100 miles
RHL
Roy Hill Station Airport
Australia
Distance
14,646 km
9,100 mi / 7,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG RHL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Roy Hill Station Airport
IATA Code GIG RHL
ICAO Code SBGL YRYH
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 -22.630000, 119.960000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Roy Hill Station Airport (RHL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Roy Hill Station Airport (RHL) in Roy Hill Station Airport, Australia is 14,646 kilometers (9,100 miles / 7,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 15:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:28 in Roy Hill Station 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 Roy Hill Station Airport (RHL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 201° (south southwest). 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 Roy Hill Station Airport (RHL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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