GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,066 km
3,148 miles
MCA
Macenta
Guinea
Distance
5,066 km
3,148 mi / 2,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG MCA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Macenta Airport
IATA Code GIG MCA
ICAO Code SBGL GUMA
City Rio De Janeiro Macenta
Country Brazil Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Conakry
Elevation 28 ft 1,690 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 8.530000, -9.470000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Macenta (MCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Macenta Airport (MCA) in Macenta, Guinea is 5,066 kilometers (3,148 miles / 2,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:46 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:46 in Macenta. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,662 feet between the two airports. Macenta Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Macenta (MCA) 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 Macenta Airport (MCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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