GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,051 km
10,595 miles
SPE
Sepulot
Malaysia
Distance
17,051 km
10,595 mi / 9,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
130°
southeast

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GIG SPE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sepulot Airport
IATA Code GIG SPE
ICAO Code SBGL WBKO
City Rio De Janeiro Sepulot
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 28 ft 800 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 4.730000, 116.470000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sepulot (SPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sepulot Airport (SPE) in Sepulot, Malaysia is 17,051 kilometers (10,595 miles / 9,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 19:38 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:38 in Sepulot. 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.

The return flight from Sepulot (SPE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 225° (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 Sepulot Airport (SPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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