GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,515 km
8,398 miles
RTS
Rottnest Island Airport
Australia
Distance
13,515 km
8,398 mi / 7,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG RTS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rottnest Island Airport
IATA Code GIG RTS
ICAO Code SBGL YRTI
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Perth
Elevation 28 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -32.010000, 115.540000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) in Rottnest Island Airport, Australia is 13,515 kilometers (8,398 miles / 7,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 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 17:04 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:04 in Rottnest Island Airport. With a 11-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 Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 203° (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 Rottnest Island Airport (RTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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