GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,557 km
9,045 miles
SSR
Pentecost Island
Vanuatu
Distance
14,557 km
9,045 mi / 7,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
222°
southwest

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GIG SSR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sara Airport
IATA Code GIG SSR
ICAO Code SBGL NVSH
City Rio De Janeiro Pentecost Island
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -15.470000, 168.150000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pentecost Island (SSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sara Airport (SSR) in Pentecost Island, Vanuatu is 14,557 kilometers (9,045 miles / 7,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 20:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:42 in Pentecost Island. 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 Pentecost Island (SSR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 141° (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 Sara Airport (SSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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