GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,280 km
10,738 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
17,280 km
10,738 mi / 9,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
133°
southeast

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GIG SXS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code GIG SXS
ICAO Code SBGL WBKH
City Rio De Janeiro Sahabat
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 28 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 5.090000, 119.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 17,280 kilometers (10,738 miles / 9,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 07:46 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:46 in Sahabat. 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 Sahabat (SXS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 222° (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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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