# Distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mabuiag Island (UBB)

> 16,325 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 16,325 km / 10,144 mi / 8,815 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 190° (south)
- **Return heading**: 171° (south)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Australia
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +13h (When it's 03:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:48 in Mabuiag Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 28 ft (UBB is lower than GIG)

## Airports

### [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO: SBGL
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -22.810000, -43.250000
- Elevation: 28 ft

### [Mabuiag Island Airport (UBB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ubb-mabuiag-island-mabuiag-island-airport/1ef266e0-11c9-6270-8028-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Mabuiag Island, Australia
- ICAO: YMAA
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Coordinates: -9.950000, 142.180000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 03:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:48 in Mabuiag Island.
With a 13-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Mabuiag Island Airport (UBB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ubb-mabuiag-island-mabuiag-island-airport/1ef266e0-11c9-6270-8028-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)