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Flight Distance from Penang (PEN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
PENWMKP
Penang, Malaysia
Penang International Airport
Great Circle Path
15,645 km9,721 miles • 8,448 NM
Destination Airport
SBGLGIG
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport
Direct Distance
15,645 km
9,721 Statute Miles
8,448 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 54m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,408 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
240° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
18h 54m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
17h 30m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
30h 35m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 MY→🇧🇷 Brazil
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Penang International Airport (PEN)
- City / Country: Penang, Malaysia
- ICAO Code: WMKP
- Coordinates: 5.2963°, 100.2762°
- Timezone: Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Elevation: 11 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG)
- City / Country: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO Code: SBGL
- Coordinates: -22.8100°, -43.2506°
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Elevation: 28 ft
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