GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,250 km
10,098 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,250 km
10,098 mi / 8,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
201°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SIL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sila Airport
IATA Code GIG SIL
ICAO Code SBGL AYSG
City Rio De Janeiro Sila Mission
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 28 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 16,250 kilometers (10,098 miles / 8,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 01:43 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:43 in Sila Mission. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,202 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 160° (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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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