GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,935 km
10,523 miles
NAM
Namlea-Buru Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,935 km
10,523 mi / 9,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NAM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Namlea Airport
IATA Code GIG NAM
ICAO Code SBGL WAPR
City Rio De Janeiro Namlea-Buru Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 28 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -3.240000, 127.100000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Namlea-Buru Island (NAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Namlea Airport (NAM) in Namlea-Buru Island, Indonesia is 16,935 kilometers (10,523 miles / 9,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 05:47 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:47 in Namlea-Buru 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.

The return flight from Namlea-Buru Island (NAM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). 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 Namlea Airport (NAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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