GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,063 km
10,603 miles
LII
Mulia-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,063 km
10,603 mi / 9,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
183°
south

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GIG LII
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mulia Airport
IATA Code GIG LII
ICAO Code SBGL WAJM
City Rio De Janeiro Mulia-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 28 ft 6,527 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -3.710000, 137.980000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mulia-Papua Island (LII) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mulia Airport (LII) in Mulia-Papua Island, Indonesia is 17,063 kilometers (10,603 miles / 9,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:23 in Mulia-Papua Island. With a 12-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 6,499 feet between the two airports. Mulia Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mulia-Papua Island (LII) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 177° (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 Mulia Airport (LII) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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