GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,927 km
5,547 miles
MDF
Medford
United States
Distance
8,927 km
5,547 mi / 4,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MDF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Taylor County Airport
IATA Code GIG MDF
ICAO Code SBGL KMDZ
City Rio De Janeiro Medford
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,478 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 45.100000, -90.300000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Medford (MDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Taylor County Airport (MDF) in Medford, United States is 8,927 kilometers (5,547 miles / 4,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:21 in Medford. 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 1,450 feet between the two airports. Taylor County Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Medford (MDF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). 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 Taylor County Airport (MDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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