GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,229 km
4,492 miles
MGH
Margate
South Africa
Distance
7,229 km
4,492 mi / 3,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
115°
east southeast

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GIG MGH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Margate Airport
IATA Code GIG MGH
ICAO Code SBGL FAMG
City Rio De Janeiro Margate
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 28 ft 495 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -30.860000, 30.340000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Margate (MGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Margate Airport (MGH) in Margate, South Africa is 7,229 kilometers (4,492 miles / 3,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 South Africa. 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 12:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:14 in Margate. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Margate (MGH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 257° (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 Margate Airport (MGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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