GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,666 km
8,492 miles
SIX
Singleton
Australia
Distance
13,666 km
8,492 mi / 7,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
194°
south southwest

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GIG SIX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Singleton Airport
IATA Code GIG SIX
ICAO Code SBGL YSGT
City Rio De Janeiro Singleton
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 28 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -32.600000, 151.190000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Singleton (SIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Singleton Airport (SIX) in Singleton, Australia is 13,666 kilometers (8,492 miles / 7,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 15:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:08 in Singleton. 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 Singleton (SIX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Singleton Airport (SIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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