GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,871 km
7,376 miles
MFN
Milford Sound Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,871 km
7,376 mi / 6,410 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
203°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MFN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Milford Sound Airport
IATA Code GIG MFN
ICAO Code SBGL NZMF
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 28 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -44.670000, 167.920000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) in Milford Sound Airport, New Zealand is 11,871 kilometers (7,376 miles / 6,410 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:34 in Milford Sound Airport. With a 16-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 Milford Sound Airport (MFN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 Milford Sound Airport (MFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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