GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,620 km
10,327 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,620 km
10,327 mi / 8,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG WSU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code GIG WSU
ICAO Code SBGL AYWS
City Rio De Janeiro Wasu
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 28 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 16,620 kilometers (10,327 miles / 8,974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 16:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:30 in Wasu. 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 Wasu (WSU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 161° (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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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