GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,807 km
4,851 miles
MEI
Meridian
United States
Distance
7,807 km
4,851 mi / 4,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

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GIG MEI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Key Field
IATA Code GIG MEI
ICAO Code SBGL KMEI
City Rio De Janeiro Meridian
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 298 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 32.330000, -88.750000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Meridian (MEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Key Field (MEI) in Meridian, United States is 7,807 kilometers (4,851 miles / 4,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 13:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:28 in Meridian. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Meridian (MEI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 136° (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 Key Field (MEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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