GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,404 km
8,950 miles
MTQ
Mitchell Airport
Australia
Distance
14,404 km
8,950 mi / 7,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MTQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mitchell Airport
IATA Code GIG MTQ
ICAO Code SBGL YMIT
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 28 ft 1,144 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -26.480000, 147.940000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mitchell Airport (MTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mitchell Airport (MTQ) in Mitchell Airport, Australia is 14,404 kilometers (8,950 miles / 7,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 16:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:22 in Mitchell 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 1,116 feet between the two airports. Mitchell Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Mitchell Airport (MTQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 167° (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 Mitchell Airport (MTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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