GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,127 km
8,778 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
14,127 km
8,778 mi / 7,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
232°
southwest

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GIG RTA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code GIG RTA
ICAO Code SBGL NFNR
City Rio De Janeiro Rotuma
Country Brazil Fiji
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 28 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 14,127 kilometers (8,778 miles / 7,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 Fiji. 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 08:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:53 in Rotuma. 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 Rotuma (RTA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 132° (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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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