BCH
Baucau
Timor-Leste
16,357 km
10,164 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
16,357 km
10,164 mi / 8,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Dili
Heading
198°
south southwest

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BCH GIG
Airport Name Cakung Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BCH GIG
ICAO Code WPEC SBGL
City Baucau Rio De Janeiro
Country Timor-Leste Brazil
Timezone Asia/Dili America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,771 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -8.490000, 126.400000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Baucau (BCH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cakung Airport (BCH) in Baucau, Timor-Leste to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16,357 kilometers (10,164 miles / 8,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 Timor-Leste with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:26 in Baucau, it's 17:26 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 12-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 1,743 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Cakung Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Baucau (BCH) 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 Cakung Airport (BCH) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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