Airport Comparison
| AOR | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Sultan Abdul Halim Airport | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport |
| IATA Code | AOR | GIG |
| ICAO Code | WMKA | SBGL |
| City | Alor Satar | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country | Malaysia | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 15 ft | 28 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.190000, 100.400000 | -22.810000, -43.250000 |
Alor Satar (AOR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) in Alor Satar, Malaysia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,706 kilometers (9,760 miles / 8,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.
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 Malaysia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:26 in Alor Satar, it's 18:26 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Alor Satar (AOR) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.