DRY
Drysdale River Airport
Australia
15,586 km
9,684 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
15,586 km
9,684 mi / 8,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
195°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

DRY GIG
Airport Name Drysdale River Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DRY GIG
ICAO Code YDRD SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 360 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -15.710000, 126.380000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Drysdale River Airport (DRY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drysdale River Airport (DRY) in Drysdale River Airport, Australia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,586 kilometers (9,684 miles / 8,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 22:08 in Drysdale River Airport, it's 11:08 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 Drysdale River Airport (DRY) follows a heading of 164° (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 Drysdale River Airport (DRY) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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