Airport Comparison
| GIG | WTP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Woitape Airport |
| IATA Code | GIG | WTP |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | AYWT |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Fatima Mission |
| Country | Brazil | Papua New Guinea |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 5,200 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | -8.550000, 147.250000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fatima Mission (WTP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 16,345 kilometers (10,157 miles / 8,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.
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 20:49 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:49 in Fatima 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 5,172 feet between the two airports. Woitape Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Fatima Mission (WTP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 162° (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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.