GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,844 km
10,466 miles
LGL
Long Datih
Malaysia
Distance
16,844 km
10,466 mi / 9,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LGL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Long Lellang Airport
IATA Code GIG LGL
ICAO Code SBGL WBGF
City Rio De Janeiro Long Datih
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 28 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 3.420000, 115.150000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Long Datih (LGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Long Lellang Airport (LGL) in Long Datih, Malaysia is 16,844 kilometers (10,466 miles / 9,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 10:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:48 in Long Datih. 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 1,372 feet between the two airports. Long Lellang Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Long Datih (LGL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 225° (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 Long Lellang Airport (LGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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