GBF
Negarbo
Papua New Guinea
16,636 km
10,337 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
16,636 km
10,337 mi / 8,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GBF GIG
Airport Name Negarbo(Negabo) Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GBF GIG
ICAO Code AYNE SBGL
City Negarbo Rio De Janeiro
Country Papua New Guinea Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,500 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 144.700000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Negarbo (GBF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Negarbo(Negabo) Airport (GBF) in Negarbo, Papua New Guinea to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16,636 kilometers (10,337 miles / 8,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 13:16 in Negarbo, it's 00:16 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,472 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Negarbo(Negabo) Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Negarbo (GBF) follows a heading of 196° (south 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 Negarbo(Negabo) Airport (GBF) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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