GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,002 km
9,322 miles
OOT
Onotoa
Kiribati
Distance
15,002 km
9,322 mi / 8,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
242°
west southwest

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GIG OOT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Onotoa Airport
IATA Code GIG OOT
ICAO Code SBGL NGON
City Rio De Janeiro Onotoa
Country Brazil Kiribati
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 28 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -1.800000, 175.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Onotoa (OOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Onotoa Airport (OOT) in Onotoa, Kiribati is 15,002 kilometers (9,322 miles / 8,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Kiribati. 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 18:16 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:16 in Onotoa. With a 15-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 Onotoa (OOT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 125° (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 Onotoa Airport (OOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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