GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,399 km
9,569 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
15,399 km
9,569 mi / 8,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MDY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code GIG MDY
ICAO Code SBGL PMDY
City Rio De Janeiro Midway Atoll
Country Brazil UM
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Midway
Elevation 28 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 28.200000, -177.380000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 15,399 kilometers (9,569 miles / 8,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:44 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:44 in Midway Atoll. With a 8-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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