GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,285 km
11,362 miles
ROR
Babelthuap Island
Palau
Distance
18,285 km
11,362 mi / 9,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
172°
south

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GIG ROR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Palau International Airport
IATA Code GIG ROR
ICAO Code SBGL PTRO
City Rio De Janeiro Babelthuap Island
Country Brazil Palau
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Palau
Elevation 28 ft 177 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 7.400000, 134.500000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Babelthuap Island (ROR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Palau International Airport (ROR) in Babelthuap Island, Palau is 18,285 kilometers (11,362 miles / 9,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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 Palau. 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 19:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:45 in Babelthuap 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 Babelthuap Island (ROR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 188° (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 Palau International Airport (ROR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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