GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,893 km
6,769 miles
MFR
Medford
United States
Distance
10,893 km
6,769 mi / 5,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MFR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport
IATA Code GIG MFR
ICAO Code SBGL KMFR
City Rio De Janeiro Medford
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 1,335 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.370000, -122.870000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Medford (MFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) in Medford, United States is 10,893 kilometers (6,769 miles / 5,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 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 14:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:30 in Medford. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,307 feet between the two airports. Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Medford (MFR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 114° (east 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 Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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