GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,765 km
9,796 miles
SUB
Surabaya
Indonesia
Distance
15,765 km
9,796 mi / 8,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
139°
southeast

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GIG SUB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Juanda International Airport
IATA Code GIG SUB
ICAO Code SBGL WARR
City Rio De Janeiro Surabaya
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 28 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -7.380000, 112.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Surabaya (SUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Juanda International Airport (SUB) in Surabaya, Indonesia is 15,765 kilometers (9,796 miles / 8,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 21:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:21 in Surabaya. 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.

The return flight from Surabaya (SUB) 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 Juanda International Airport (SUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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