BIK
Biak-Supiori Island
Indonesia
17,346 km
10,778 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
17,346 km
10,778 mi / 9,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
181°
south

Airport Comparison

BIK GIG
Airport Name Frans Kaisiepo Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BIK GIG
ICAO Code WABB SBGL
City Biak-Supiori Island Rio De Janeiro
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 46 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -1.190000, 136.110000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Biak-Supiori Island (BIK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frans Kaisiepo Airport (BIK) in Biak-Supiori Island, Indonesia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 17,346 kilometers (10,778 miles / 9,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 Indonesia 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 18:38 in Biak-Supiori Island, it's 06:38 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.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Biak-Supiori Island (BIK) follows a heading of 178° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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