GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,832 km
9,838 miles
MIJ
Mili Island
Marshall Islands
Distance
15,832 km
9,838 mi / 8,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
249°
west southwest

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GIG MIJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mili Airport
IATA Code GIG MIJ
ICAO Code SBGL K1Q9
City Rio De Janeiro Mili Island
Country Brazil Marshall Islands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Majuro
Elevation 28 ft 4 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 6.080000, 171.730000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mili Island (MIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mili Airport (MIJ) in Mili Island, Marshall Islands is 15,832 kilometers (9,838 miles / 8,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Marshall Islands. 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 15:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:48 in Mili Island. With a 15-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 Mili Island (MIJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 120° (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 Mili Airport (MIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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