GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,172 km
9,428 miles
ISA
Mount Isa
Australia
Distance
15,172 km
9,428 mi / 8,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG ISA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mount Isa Airport
IATA Code GIG ISA
ICAO Code SBGL YBMA
City Rio De Janeiro Mount Isa
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 28 ft 1,121 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -20.660000, 139.490000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mount Isa (ISA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) in Mount Isa, Australia is 15,172 kilometers (9,428 miles / 8,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 Australia. 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 22:11 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:11 in Mount Isa. 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 1,093 feet between the two airports. Mount Isa Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Isa (ISA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 176° (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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Mount Isa Airport (ISA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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