GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,551 km
10,285 miles
RAB
Tokua
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,551 km
10,285 mi / 8,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG RAB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tokua Airport
IATA Code GIG RAB
ICAO Code SBGL AYTK
City Rio De Janeiro Tokua
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 28 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -4.340000, 152.380000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tokua (RAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tokua Airport (RAB) in Tokua, Papua New Guinea is 16,551 kilometers (10,285 miles / 8,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 15:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:09 in Tokua. 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 Tokua (RAB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 151° (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 Tokua Airport (RAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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