GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,481 km
9,620 miles
MRG
Mareeba Airport
Australia
Distance
15,481 km
9,620 mi / 8,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MRG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mareeba Airport
IATA Code GIG MRG
ICAO Code SBGL YMBA
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 28 ft 1,560 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -17.070000, 145.420000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mareeba Airport (MRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mareeba Airport (MRG) in Mareeba Airport, Australia is 15,481 kilometers (9,620 miles / 8,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 193°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:08 in Mareeba Airport. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,532 feet between the two airports. Mareeba Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Mareeba Airport (MRG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 Mareeba Airport (MRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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