GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,190 km
10,681 miles
SMM
Semporna
Malaysia
Distance
17,190 km
10,681 mi / 9,282 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
134°
southeast

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GIG SMM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Semporna Airport
IATA Code GIG SMM
ICAO Code SBGL WBKA
City Rio De Janeiro Semporna
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 28 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 4.450000, 118.580000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Semporna (SMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Semporna Airport (SMM) in Semporna, Malaysia is 17,190 kilometers (10,681 miles / 9,282 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 16:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:14 in Semporna. 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 Semporna (SMM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 222° (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 Semporna Airport (SMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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