GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,321 km
9,520 miles
LSW
Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,321 km
9,520 mi / 8,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LSW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Malikus Saleh Airport
IATA Code GIG LSW
ICAO Code SBGL WITM
City Rio De Janeiro Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 28 ft 90 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 5.230000, 96.950000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) in Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 15,321 kilometers (9,520 miles / 8,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Indonesia. 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 20:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:57 in Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island. With a 10-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 Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 241° (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 Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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