GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,951 km
6,183 miles
MLF
Milford
United States
Distance
9,951 km
6,183 mi / 5,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MLF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field
IATA Code GIG MLF
ICAO Code SBGL KMLF
City Rio De Janeiro Milford
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 5,042 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.430000, -113.010000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Milford (MLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field (MLF) in Milford, United States is 9,951 kilometers (6,183 miles / 5,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 17:29 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:29 in Milford. 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 5,014 feet between the two airports. Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Milford (MLF) 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 Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field (MLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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