GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,746 km
7,298 miles
MEH
Mehamn
Norway
Distance
11,746 km
7,298 mi / 6,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG MEH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mehamn Airport
IATA Code GIG MEH
ICAO Code SBGL ENMH
City Rio De Janeiro Mehamn
Country Brazil Norway
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Oslo
Elevation 28 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 71.030000, 27.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mehamn (MEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mehamn Airport (MEH) in Mehamn, Norway is 11,746 kilometers (7,298 miles / 6,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Norway. 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 07:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:42 in Mehamn. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mehamn (MEH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 245° (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 Mehamn Airport (MEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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