FGI
Apia
Samoa
13,083 km
8,130 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,083 km
8,130 mi / 7,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
125°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

FGI GIG
Airport Name Fagali'i Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FGI GIG
ICAO Code NSFI SBGL
City Apia Rio De Janeiro
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 131 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -13.850000, -171.740000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Apia (FGI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,083 kilometers (8,130 miles / 7,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Samoa 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 18:45 in Apia, it's 02:45 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 16-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 Apia (FGI) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fagali'i Airport (FGI) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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