GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,367 km
9,548 miles
SIW
Parapat-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,367 km
9,548 mi / 8,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SIW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Parapat Airport
IATA Code GIG SIW
ICAO Code SBGL WIMP
City Rio De Janeiro Parapat-Sumatra Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 28 ft 3,081 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 2.670000, 98.930000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Parapat-Sumatra Island (SIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Parapat Airport (SIW) in Parapat-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 15,367 kilometers (9,548 miles / 8,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 15:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:35 in Parapat-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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,053 feet between the two airports. Parapat Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Parapat-Sumatra Island (SIW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 238° (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 Parapat Airport (SIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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