BXU
Butuan City
Philippines
18,061 km
11,223 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
18,061 km
11,223 mi / 9,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Manila
Heading
217°
southwest

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BXU GIG
Airport Name Bancasi Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BXU GIG
ICAO Code RPME SBGL
City Butuan City Rio De Janeiro
Country Philippines Brazil
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 141 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 8.950000, 125.480000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Butuan City (BXU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bancasi Airport (BXU) in Butuan City, Philippines to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18,061 kilometers (11,223 miles / 9,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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 Philippines 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 14:37 in Butuan City, it's 03:37 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 Butuan City (BXU) follows a heading of 140° (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 Bancasi Airport (BXU) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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