BME
Broome
Australia
15,217 km
9,455 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
15,217 km
9,455 mi / 8,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BME GIG
Airport Name Broome International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BME GIG
ICAO Code YBRM SBGL
City Broome Rio De Janeiro
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 56 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -17.940000, 122.230000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Broome (BME) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broome International Airport (BME) in Broome, Australia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,217 kilometers (9,455 miles / 8,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 21:21 in Broome, it's 10:21 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.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Broome (BME) follows a heading of 160° (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 Broome International Airport (BME) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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