GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,682 km
9,744 miles
IPH
Ipoh
Malaysia
Distance
15,682 km
9,744 mi / 8,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG IPH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sultan Azlan Shah Airport
IATA Code GIG IPH
ICAO Code SBGL WMKI
City Rio De Janeiro Ipoh
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 28 ft 130 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 4.570000, 101.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ipoh (IPH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) in Ipoh, Malaysia is 15,682 kilometers (9,744 miles / 8,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Malaysia. 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 14:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:19 in Ipoh. 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 Ipoh (IPH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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