GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,711 km
9,762 miles
MLG
Malang-Java Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,711 km
9,762 mi / 8,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG MLG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
IATA Code GIG MLG
ICAO Code SBGL WARA
City Rio De Janeiro Malang-Java Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 28 ft 1,726 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -7.930000, 112.720000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Malang-Java Island (MLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) in Malang-Java Island, Indonesia is 15,711 kilometers (9,762 miles / 8,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 Indonesia. 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 02:55 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:55 in Malang-Java Island. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,698 feet between the two airports. Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Malang-Java Island (MLG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 217° (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 Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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