GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,945 km
5,558 miles
MFA
Mafia Island
Tanzania
Distance
8,945 km
5,558 mi / 4,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG MFA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mafia Island Airport
IATA Code GIG MFA
ICAO Code SBGL HTMA
City Rio De Janeiro Mafia Island
Country Brazil Tanzania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 28 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -7.920000, 39.670000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mafia Island (MFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania is 8,945 kilometers (5,558 miles / 4,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:22 in Mafia Island. With a 6-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 Mafia Island (MFA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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