GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,267 km
8,244 miles
MHU
Mount Hotham
Australia
Distance
13,267 km
8,244 mi / 7,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG MHU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mount Hotham Airport
IATA Code GIG MHU
ICAO Code SBGL YHOT
City Rio De Janeiro Mount Hotham
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Hobart
Elevation 28 ft 4,260 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -37.050000, 147.330000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mount Hotham (MHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mount Hotham Airport (MHU) in Mount Hotham, Australia is 13,267 kilometers (8,244 miles / 7,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Australia. 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 19:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:23 in Mount Hotham. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,232 feet between the two airports. Mount Hotham Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Hotham (MHU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Mount Hotham Airport (MHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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