GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,784 km
5,458 miles
MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
Distance
8,784 km
5,458 mi / 4,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG MNC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nacala Airport
IATA Code GIG MNC
ICAO Code SBGL FQNC
City Rio De Janeiro Nacala
Country Brazil Mozambique
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Maputo
Elevation 28 ft 410 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -14.490000, 40.710000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nacala (MNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique is 8,784 kilometers (5,458 miles / 4,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Mozambique. 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 13:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:22 in Nacala. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nacala (MNC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (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 Nacala Airport (MNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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