BSE
Sematan
Malaysia
16,283 km
10,117 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
16,283 km
10,117 mi / 8,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
229°
southwest

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BSE GIG
Airport Name Sematan Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BSE GIG
ICAO Code WBGN SBGL
City Sematan Rio De Janeiro
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 22 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 1.810000, 109.760000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Sematan (BSE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sematan Airport (BSE) in Sematan, Malaysia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16,283 kilometers (10,117 miles / 8,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Malaysia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:07 in Sematan, it's 16:07 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sematan (BSE) follows a heading of 125° (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 Sematan Airport (BSE) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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