GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,120 km
11,260 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
18,120 km
11,260 mi / 9,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
116°
east southeast

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GIG MNL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code GIG MNL
ICAO Code SBGL RPLL
City Rio De Janeiro Manila
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 28 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 14.510000, 121.020000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 18,120 kilometers (11,260 miles / 9,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:01 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:01 in Manila. With a 11-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 Manila (MNL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 239° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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