Airport Comparison
| BKS | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport |
| IATA Code | BKS | GIG |
| ICAO Code | WIPL | SBGL |
| City | Bengkulu-Sumatra Island | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country | Indonesia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 28 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.860000, 102.340000 | -22.810000, -43.250000 |
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,246 kilometers (9,473 miles / 8,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.
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 08:31 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 22:31 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 10-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 Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 124° (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 Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.