GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,197 km
9,443 miles
SBG
Sabang-We Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,197 km
9,443 mi / 8,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
107°
east southeast

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GIG SBG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Maimun Saleh Airport
IATA Code GIG SBG
ICAO Code SBGL WITN
City Rio De Janeiro Sabang-We Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 28 ft 393 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 5.870000, 95.340000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sabang-We Island (SBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) in Sabang-We Island, Indonesia is 15,197 kilometers (9,443 miles / 8,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 09:26 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:26 in Sabang-We 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 Sabang-We Island (SBG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 243° (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 Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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