Airport Comparison
| BBG | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Butaritari Atoll Airport | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport |
| IATA Code | BBG | GIG |
| ICAO Code | NGTU | SBGL |
| City | Butaritari Atoll | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country | Kiribati | Brazil |
| Timezone | Pacific/Tarawa | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 28 ft |
| Coordinates | 3.090000, 172.810000 | -22.810000, -43.250000 |
Butaritari Atoll (BBG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) in Butaritari Atoll, Kiribati to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,557 kilometers (9,667 miles / 8,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.
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 Kiribati 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 15:50 in Butaritari Atoll, it's 00:50 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 15-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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Butaritari Atoll (BBG) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Butaritari Atoll Airport (BBG) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.