GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,160 km
10,663 miles
RNU
Ranau
Malaysia
Distance
17,160 km
10,663 mi / 9,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG RNU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ranau Airport
IATA Code GIG RNU
ICAO Code SBGL WBKR
City Rio De Janeiro Ranau
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 28 ft 1,800 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 5.950000, 116.670000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ranau (RNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ranau Airport (RNU) in Ranau, Malaysia is 17,160 kilometers (10,663 miles / 9,266 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 17:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:10 in Ranau. 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 1,772 feet between the two airports. Ranau Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Ranau (RNU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 227° (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 Ranau Airport (RNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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