Airport Comparison
| GIG | KRJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Karawari Airstrip |
| IATA Code | GIG | KRJ |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | AYQA |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | N/A |
| Country | Brazil | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 70 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | -4.600000, 143.520000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) in Karawari Airstrip, Papua New Guinea is 16,880 kilometers (10,489 miles / 9,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.
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 12:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:08 in Karawari Airstrip. 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.
The return flight from Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 167° (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 Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.