GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,188 km
8,816 miles
IPA
Ipota
Vanuatu
Distance
14,188 km
8,816 mi / 7,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
220°
southwest

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GIG IPA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ipota Airport
IATA Code GIG IPA
ICAO Code SBGL NVVI
City Rio De Janeiro Ipota
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 28 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -18.860000, 169.280000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ipota (IPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ipota Airport (IPA) in Ipota, Vanuatu is 14,188 kilometers (8,816 miles / 7,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:31 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:31 in Ipota. With a 14-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 Ipota (IPA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 141° (southeast). 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 Ipota Airport (IPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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