GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,600 km
10,314 miles
KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,600 km
10,314 mi / 8,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
201°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG KBM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kabwum
IATA Code GIG KBM
ICAO Code SBGL AYKB
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 28 ft 4,450 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -6.160000, 147.190000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kabwum (KBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 16,600 kilometers (10,314 miles / 8,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 04:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:05 in Kabwum. 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 4,422 feet between the two airports. Kabwum sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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