BJW
Bajawa
Indonesia
16,116 km
10,014 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
16,116 km
10,014 mi / 8,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
206°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BJW GIG
Airport Name Soa Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BJW GIG
ICAO Code WATB SBGL
City Bajawa Rio De Janeiro
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,454 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -8.710000, 121.060000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bajawa (BJW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soa Airport (BJW) in Bajawa, Indonesia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16,116 kilometers (10,014 miles / 8,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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 11:39 in Bajawa, it's 00:39 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 11-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 1,426 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Soa Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bajawa (BJW) follows a heading of 152° (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 Soa Airport (BJW) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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