GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,233 km
10,087 miles
UAI
Suai
Timor-Leste
Distance
16,233 km
10,087 mi / 8,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG UAI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Suai Airport
IATA Code GIG UAI
ICAO Code SBGL WPDB
City Rio De Janeiro Suai
Country Brazil Timor-Leste
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Dili
Elevation 28 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -9.300000, 125.290000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Suai (UAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Suai Airport (UAI) in Suai, Timor-Leste is 16,233 kilometers (10,087 miles / 8,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Timor-Leste. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:48 in Suai. 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 Suai (UAI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 199° (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 Suai Airport (UAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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