GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,743 km
9,782 miles
QPG
Paya Lebar Air Base
Singapore
Distance
15,743 km
9,782 mi / 8,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
119°
east southeast

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GIG QPG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Paya Lebar Air Base
IATA Code GIG QPG
ICAO Code SBGL WSAP
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Singapore
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Singapore
Elevation 28 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 1.360000, 103.910000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Paya Lebar Air Base (QPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Paya Lebar Air Base (QPG) in Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore is 15,743 kilometers (9,782 miles / 8,500 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 Singapore. 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 19:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:32 in Paya Lebar Air Base. 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 Paya Lebar Air Base (QPG) 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 Paya Lebar Air Base (QPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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