GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,729 km
4,803 miles
MLN
Melilla Island
Spain
Distance
7,729 km
4,803 mi / 4,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
northeast

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GIG MLN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Melilla Airport
IATA Code GIG MLN
ICAO Code SBGL GEML
City Rio De Janeiro Melilla Island
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 28 ft 156 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.280000, -2.960000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Melilla Island (MLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Melilla Airport (MLN) in Melilla Island, Spain is 7,729 kilometers (4,803 miles / 4,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:41 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:41 in Melilla Island. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Melilla Island (MLN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 220° (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 Melilla Airport (MLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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