BIP
Bulimba Airport
Australia
15,541 km
9,657 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
15,541 km
9,657 mi / 8,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

BIP GIG
Airport Name Bulimba Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BIP GIG
ICAO Code YBWM SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 470 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -16.880000, 143.480000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bulimba Airport (BIP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bulimba Airport (BIP) in Bulimba Airport, Australia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,541 kilometers (9,657 miles / 8,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 Australia 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 08:32 in Bulimba Airport, it's 19:32 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 13-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 Bulimba Airport (BIP) follows a heading of 190° (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 Bulimba Airport (BIP) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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