GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,609 km
8,456 miles
WWY
West Wyalong
Australia
Distance
13,609 km
8,456 mi / 7,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG WWY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport West Wyalong Airport
IATA Code GIG WWY
ICAO Code SBGL YWWL
City Rio De Janeiro West Wyalong
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 28 ft 859 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -33.940000, 147.190000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to West Wyalong (WWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to West Wyalong Airport (WWY) in West Wyalong, Australia is 13,609 kilometers (8,456 miles / 7,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 21:16 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:16 in West Wyalong. 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 West Wyalong (WWY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 169° (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 West Wyalong Airport (WWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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