GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,498 km
9,630 miles
LIB
Limbunya Station Airport
Australia
Distance
15,498 km
9,630 mi / 8,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
170°
south

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Airport Comparison

GIG LIB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Limbunya Station Airport
IATA Code GIG LIB
ICAO Code SBGL YLIM
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -17.250000, 129.880000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) in Limbunya Station Airport, Australia is 15,498 kilometers (9,630 miles / 8,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 22:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:12 in Limbunya Station Airport. With a 12.5-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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 190° (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 Limbunya Station Airport (LIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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