GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,967 km
9,921 miles
VEV
Barakoma
Solomon Islands
Distance
15,967 km
9,921 mi / 8,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG VEV
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Barakoma Airport
IATA Code GIG VEV
ICAO Code SBGL AGBA
City Rio De Janeiro Barakoma
Country Brazil Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -7.910000, 156.710000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Barakoma (VEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Barakoma Airport (VEV) in Barakoma, Solomon Islands is 15,967 kilometers (9,921 miles / 8,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 01:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:53 in Barakoma. 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 Barakoma (VEV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 148° (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 Barakoma Airport (VEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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