GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,017 km
8,710 miles
USL
Useless Loop Airport
Australia
Distance
14,017 km
8,710 mi / 7,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
154°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG USL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Useless Loop Airport
IATA Code GIG USL
ICAO Code SBGL YUSL
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Perth
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -26.170000, 113.400000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Useless Loop Airport (USL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Useless Loop Airport (USL) in Useless Loop Airport, Australia is 14,017 kilometers (8,710 miles / 7,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 21:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:15 in Useless Loop 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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 207° (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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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