BTJ
Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
15,186 km
9,436 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
15,186 km
9,436 mi / 8,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BTJ GIG
Airport Name Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BTJ GIG
ICAO Code WITT SBGL
City Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island Rio De Janeiro
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 65 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 5.520000, 95.420000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island (BTJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport (BTJ) in Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,186 kilometers (9,436 miles / 8,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 10:04 in Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island, it's 00:04 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 Banda Aceh-Sumatra Island (BTJ) follows a heading of 107° (east 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 Sultan Iskandarmuda Airport (BTJ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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