GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,780 km
9,805 miles
SGZ
Songkhla Airport
Thailand
Distance
15,780 km
9,805 mi / 8,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
108°
east southeast

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GIG SGZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Songkhla Airport
IATA Code GIG SGZ
ICAO Code SBGL VTSH
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Thailand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 28 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 7.190000, 100.610000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Songkhla Airport (SGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Songkhla Airport (SGZ) in Songkhla Airport, Thailand is 15,780 kilometers (9,805 miles / 8,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Thailand. 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 23:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:45 in Songkhla Airport. 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 Songkhla Airport (SGZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 242° (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 Songkhla Airport (SGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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