GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,173 km
10,671 miles
TEL
Telupid
Malaysia
Distance
17,173 km
10,671 mi / 9,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
129°
southeast

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GIG TEL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Telupid Airport
IATA Code GIG TEL
ICAO Code SBGL WBKE
City Rio De Janeiro Telupid
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 28 ft 343 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 5.630000, 117.130000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Telupid (TEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Telupid Airport (TEL) in Telupid, Malaysia is 17,173 kilometers (10,671 miles / 9,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 11:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:27 in Telupid. 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 Telupid (TEL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 226° (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 Telupid Airport (TEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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