GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,867 km
5,510 miles
MJA
Manja
Madagascar
Distance
8,867 km
5,510 mi / 4,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG MJA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Manja Airport
IATA Code GIG MJA
ICAO Code SBGL FMSJ
City Rio De Janeiro Manja
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 28 ft 787 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -21.430000, 44.320000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Manja (MJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Manja Airport (MJA) in Manja, Madagascar is 8,867 kilometers (5,510 miles / 4,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Madagascar. 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 12:11 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:11 in Manja. With a 6-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 Manja (MJA) 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 Manja Airport (MJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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