GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,460 km
10,228 miles
MFO
Manguna
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,460 km
10,228 mi / 8,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MFO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Manguna Airport
IATA Code GIG MFO
ICAO Code SBGL AYNG
City Rio De Janeiro Manguna
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 28 ft 187 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -5.580000, 151.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Manguna (MFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Manguna Airport (MFO) in Manguna, Papua New Guinea is 16,460 kilometers (10,228 miles / 8,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 09:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:32 in Manguna. With a 13-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 Manguna (MFO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 153° (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 Manguna Airport (MFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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