GGD
Gregory Downs Airport
Australia
15,400 km
9,569 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
15,400 km
9,569 mi / 8,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
177°
south

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Airport Comparison

GGD GIG
Airport Name Gregory Downs Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GGD GIG
ICAO Code YGDS SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 52 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -18.620000, 139.230000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) in Gregory Downs Airport, Australia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,400 kilometers (9,569 miles / 8,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 09:26 in Gregory Downs Airport, it's 20:26 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.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) follows a heading of 184° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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