GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,250 km
11,340 miles
LAO
Laoag City
Philippines
Distance
18,250 km
11,340 mi / 9,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LAO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Laoag International Airport
IATA Code GIG LAO
ICAO Code SBGL RPLI
City Rio De Janeiro Laoag City
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 28 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 18.180000, 120.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Laoag City (LAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Laoag International Airport (LAO) in Laoag City, Philippines is 18,250 kilometers (11,340 miles / 9,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Philippines. 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 01:45 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:45 in Laoag City. 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 Laoag City (LAO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 250° (west 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 Laoag International Airport (LAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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