GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,589 km
7,201 miles
IGT
Magas
Russia
Distance
11,589 km
7,201 mi / 6,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
49°
northeast

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GIG IGT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Magas Airport
IATA Code GIG IGT
ICAO Code SBGL URMS
City Rio De Janeiro Magas
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 28 ft 1,165 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.320000, 45.010000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Magas (IGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Magas Airport (IGT) in Magas, Russia is 11,589 kilometers (7,201 miles / 6,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:08 in Magas. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,137 feet between the two airports. Magas Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Magas (IGT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 252° (west 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 Magas Airport (IGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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