The flight distance from Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, French Polynesia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,169 kilometers (6,319 miles / 5,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 French Polynesia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:31 in Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport, it's 04:01 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,453 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hiva Oa-Atuona Airport (AUQ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.