GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,610 km
9,700 miles
VCD
Victoria River Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
15,610 km
9,700 mi / 8,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG VCD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Victoria River Downs Airport
IATA Code GIG VCD
ICAO Code SBGL YVRD
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 28 ft 89 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -16.400000, 131.000000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) in Victoria River Downs Airport, Australia is 15,610 kilometers (9,700 miles / 8,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 14:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:38 in Victoria River Downs Airport. With a 12.5-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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Victoria River Downs Airport (VCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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