GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,109 km
6,281 miles
MLD
Malad City
United States
Distance
10,109 km
6,281 mi / 5,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MLD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Malad City Airport
IATA Code GIG MLD
ICAO Code SBGL KMLD
City Rio De Janeiro Malad City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 4,503 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.170000, -112.290000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Malad City (MLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Malad City Airport (MLD) in Malad City, United States is 10,109 kilometers (6,281 miles / 5,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:08 in Malad City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,475 feet between the two airports. Malad City Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Malad City (MLD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 121° (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 Malad City Airport (MLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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