GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,358 km
8,922 miles
UIQ
Quion Hill
Vanuatu
Distance
14,358 km
8,922 mi / 7,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
220°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG UIQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Quion Hill Airport
IATA Code GIG UIQ
ICAO Code SBGL NVVQ
City Rio De Janeiro Quion Hill
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 28 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -17.540000, 168.440000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Quion Hill (UIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Quion Hill Airport (UIQ) in Quion Hill, Vanuatu is 14,358 kilometers (8,922 miles / 7,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 10:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:45 in Quion Hill. With a 14-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 Quion Hill (UIQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 141° (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 Quion Hill Airport (UIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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