GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,300 km
5,778 miles
MJN
Amborovy Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,300 km
5,778 mi / 5,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG MJN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Amborovy Airport
IATA Code GIG MJN
ICAO Code SBGL FMNM
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 28 ft 87 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -15.670000, 46.350000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Amborovy Airport (MJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Amborovy Airport (MJN) in Amborovy Airport, Madagascar is 9,300 kilometers (5,778 miles / 5,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 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 14:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:14 in Amborovy Airport. 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 Amborovy Airport (MJN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Amborovy Airport (MJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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