GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,164 km
8,179 miles
RBS
Orbost Airport
Australia
Distance
13,164 km
8,179 mi / 7,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG RBS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Orbost Airport
IATA Code GIG RBS
ICAO Code SBGL YORB
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 28 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -37.790000, 148.610000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Orbost Airport (RBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Orbost Airport (RBS) in Orbost Airport, Australia is 13,164 kilometers (8,179 miles / 7,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 00:39 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:39 in Orbost Airport. With a 14-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 Orbost Airport (RBS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 168° (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 Orbost Airport (RBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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