GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,500 km
10,253 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
16,500 km
10,253 mi / 8,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
127°
southeast

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GIG SBW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code GIG SBW
ICAO Code SBGL WBGS
City Rio De Janeiro Sibu
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 28 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 2.260000, 111.980000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 16,500 kilometers (10,253 miles / 8,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 21:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:12 in Sibu. 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 Sibu (SBW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 227° (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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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