GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,827 km
9,834 miles
MGZ
Mkeik
Myanmar
Distance
15,827 km
9,834 mi / 8,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

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GIG MGZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Myeik Airport
IATA Code GIG MGZ
ICAO Code SBGL VYME
City Rio De Janeiro Mkeik
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 28 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 12.440000, 98.620000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mkeik (MGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Myeik Airport (MGZ) in Mkeik, Myanmar is 15,827 kilometers (9,834 miles / 8,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:18 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:48 in Mkeik. With a 9.5-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 Mkeik (MGZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (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 Myeik Airport (MGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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