GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,287 km
5,149 miles
MPS
Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
8,287 km
5,149 mi / 4,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
317°
northwest

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GIG MPS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mount Pleasant Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG MPS
ICAO Code SBGL KOSA
City Rio De Janeiro Mount Pleasant
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 364 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 33.100000, -94.960000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mount Pleasant (MPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) in Mount Pleasant, United States is 8,287 kilometers (5,149 miles / 4,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 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 01:41 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:41 in Mount Pleasant. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mount Pleasant (MPS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 131° (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 Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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