GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,110 km
7,525 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
12,110 km
7,525 mi / 6,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG MCT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code GIG MCT
ICAO Code SBGL OOMS
City Rio De Janeiro Muscat
Country Brazil Oman
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Muscat
Elevation 28 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 23.590000, 58.280000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 12,110 kilometers (7,525 miles / 6,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:59 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:59 in Muscat. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 253° (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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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