GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,109 km
11,252 miles
SGL
Cavite City
Philippines
Distance
18,109 km
11,252 mi / 9,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
116°
east southeast

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GIG SGL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sangley Point Air Base
IATA Code GIG SGL
ICAO Code SBGL RPLS
City Rio De Janeiro Cavite City
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 28 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 14.500000, 120.900000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cavite City (SGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) in Cavite City, Philippines is 18,109 kilometers (11,252 miles / 9,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 23:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:20 in Cavite 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 Cavite City (SGL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 239° (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 Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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