GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,430 km
10,209 miles
TGC
Tanjung Manis
Malaysia
Distance
16,430 km
10,209 mi / 8,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
126°
southeast

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GIG TGC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tanjung Manis Airport
IATA Code GIG TGC
ICAO Code SBGL WBGT
City Rio De Janeiro Tanjung Manis
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 28 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 2.180000, 111.200000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tanjung Manis (TGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tanjung Manis Airport (TGC) in Tanjung Manis, Malaysia is 16,430 kilometers (10,209 miles / 8,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 11:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:09 in Tanjung Manis. 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 Tanjung Manis (TGC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 228° (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 Tanjung Manis Airport (TGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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