GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,491 km
10,868 miles
GLX
Galela-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,491 km
10,868 mi / 9,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
156°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG GLX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gamarmalamo Airport
IATA Code GIG GLX
ICAO Code SBGL WAMA
City Rio De Janeiro Galela-Celebes Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 28 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 1.840000, 127.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Galela-Celebes Island (GLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gamarmalamo Airport (GLX) in Galela-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 17,491 kilometers (10,868 miles / 9,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Brazil with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:30 in Galela-Celebes Island. With a 12-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 Galela-Celebes Island (GLX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 202° (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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Gamarmalamo Airport (GLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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