GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,618 km
5,355 miles
MJI
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
8,618 km
5,355 mi / 4,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
46°
northeast

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GIG MJI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mitiga Airport
IATA Code GIG MJI
ICAO Code SBGL HLLM
City Rio De Janeiro Tripoli
Country Brazil Libya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 28 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 32.890000, 13.280000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tripoli (MJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya is 8,618 kilometers (5,355 miles / 4,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Libya. 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 16:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:07 in Tripoli. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tripoli (MJI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 232° (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 Mitiga Airport (MJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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