Rio De Janeiro to Singapore
19h 59m The flight from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) covers 15,750 km (9,786 miles) and takes approximately 19h 59m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 119°, passing near 33.7° S, 38.2° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 28h 38m | 29h 03m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 20h 12m | 20h 37m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 17h 30m | 17h 55m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 18h 32m | 18h 57m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| GIG | SIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | Singapore Changi Airport |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Singapore |
| Country | Brazil | Singapore |
| ICAO | SBGL | WSSS |
| Coordinates | -22.81, -43.2506 | 1.3502, 103.994 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 22 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Rio De Janeiro to Singapore?
A non-stop flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 19h 59m. The great-circle distance is 15,750 km (9,786 miles, 8,504 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 119°.
How far is Rio De Janeiro from Singapore?
15,750 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,786 miles or 8,504 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between GIG and SIN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 15,750 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 19h 59m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Rio De Janeiro
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.