GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,959 km
10,538 miles
LSU
Long Sukang
Malaysia
Distance
16,959 km
10,538 mi / 9,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LSU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Long Sukang Airport
IATA Code GIG LSU
ICAO Code SBGL WBGU
City Rio De Janeiro Long Sukang
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 28 ft 1,200 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 4.550000, 115.490000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Long Sukang (LSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Long Sukang Airport (LSU) in Long Sukang, Malaysia is 16,959 kilometers (10,538 miles / 9,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 15:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:19 in Long Sukang. 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 1,172 feet between the two airports. Long Sukang Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Long Sukang (LSU) 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 Sukang Airport (LSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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