Distance From Semporna Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, SMM - GIG Distance

The distance from Semporna Airport (SMM) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 10681 miles or 17190 kilometers or 9276 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Semporna ( Malaysia ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Semporna and Rio De Janeiro takes around 24 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Semporna Airport, Semporna, Malaysia to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 24 hours 33 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SMM - GIG

Kilometers		17190 km
Statute Miles		10681 miles
Nautical Miles		9276 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 33 minutes

Semporna Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - SMM to GIG Flight Path

Location of Semporna Airport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Semporna to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Semporna, Malaysia and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMM - GIG

Time difference between Semporna (Malaysia) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 11 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 11 Hours behind Semporna.

Location	Local Time
Semporna (Malaysia)	2026-09-13, 18:49:34 +08
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-09-13, 07:49:34 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Semporna Airport (SMM / WBKA) Semporna, Malaysia

Destination

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil