GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,496 km
6,522 miles
MSO
Missoula
United States
Distance
10,496 km
6,522 mi / 5,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MSO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Missoula Montana Airport
IATA Code GIG MSO
ICAO Code SBGL KMSO
City Rio De Janeiro Missoula
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.920000, -114.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Missoula (MSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) in Missoula, United States is 10,496 kilometers (6,522 miles / 5,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 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 13:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:35 in Missoula. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,178 feet between the two airports. Missoula Montana Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Missoula (MSO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 119° (east 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 Missoula Montana Airport (MSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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