GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,674 km
11,604 miles
UAM
Yigo
Guam
Distance
18,674 km
11,604 mi / 10,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
221°
southwest

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GIG UAM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Andersen Afb Airport
IATA Code GIG UAM
ICAO Code SBGL PGUA
City Rio De Janeiro Yigo
Country Brazil Guam
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Guam
Elevation 28 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 13.580000, 144.930000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Yigo (UAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) in Yigo, Guam is 18,674 kilometers (11,604 miles / 10,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Guam. 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 02:24 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:24 in Yigo. With a 13-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 Yigo (UAM) 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 Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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