GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,740 km
9,780 miles
JHB
Senai
Malaysia
Distance
15,740 km
9,780 mi / 8,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG JHB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Senai International Airport
IATA Code GIG JHB
ICAO Code SBGL WMKJ
City Rio De Janeiro Senai
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 28 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 1.640000, 103.670000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Senai (JHB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Senai International Airport (JHB) in Senai, Malaysia is 15,740 kilometers (9,780 miles / 8,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 03:39 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:39 in Senai. 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 Senai (JHB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 234° (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 Senai International Airport (JHB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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