GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,201 km
8,824 miles
UVE
Ouvea
New Caledonia
Distance
14,201 km
8,824 mi / 7,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG UVE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ouvea Airport
IATA Code GIG UVE
ICAO Code SBGL NWWV
City Rio De Janeiro Ouvea
Country Brazil New Caledonia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 28 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -20.640000, 166.570000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ouvea (UVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ouvea Airport (UVE) in Ouvea, New Caledonia is 14,201 kilometers (8,824 miles / 7,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 09:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:10 in Ouvea. 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 Ouvea (UVE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 145° (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 Ouvea Airport (UVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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