GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,942 km
10,527 miles
LSM
Long Semado
Malaysia
Distance
16,942 km
10,527 mi / 9,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LSM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Long Semado Airport
IATA Code GIG LSM
ICAO Code SBGL WBGD
City Rio De Janeiro Long Semado
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 28 ft 2,150 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 4.220000, 115.600000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Long Semado (LSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Long Semado Airport (LSM) in Long Semado, Malaysia is 16,942 kilometers (10,527 miles / 9,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 00:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:45 in Long Semado. 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 2,122 feet between the two airports. Long Semado Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Long Semado (LSM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 226° (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 Semado Airport (LSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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