GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,904 km
11,125 miles
IGN
Iligan Airport
Philippines
Distance
17,904 km
11,125 mi / 9,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG IGN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Iligan Airport
IATA Code GIG IGN
ICAO Code SBGL RPMI
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 28 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 8.130000, 124.220000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Iligan Airport (IGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Iligan Airport (IGN) in Iligan Airport, Philippines is 17,904 kilometers (11,125 miles / 9,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:38 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:38 in Iligan 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,272 feet between the two airports. Iligan Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Iligan Airport (IGN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 218° (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 Iligan Airport (IGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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