GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,162 km
9,421 miles
GNS
Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,162 km
9,421 mi / 8,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
114°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

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Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Binaka Airport
IATA Code GIG GNS
ICAO Code SBGL WIMB
City Rio De Janeiro Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 28 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 1.170000, 97.700000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Binaka Airport (GNS) in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, Indonesia is 15,162 kilometers (9,421 miles / 8,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 15:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:57 in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island. With a 10-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 Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 237° (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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Binaka Airport (GNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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