GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,616 km
5,975 miles
MUC
Munich
Germany
Distance
9,616 km
5,975 mi / 5,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
33°
north northeast

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GIG MUC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Munich International Airport
IATA Code GIG MUC
ICAO Code SBGL EDDM
City Rio De Janeiro Munich
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 28 ft 1,487 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 48.350000, 11.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Munich (MUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 9,616 kilometers (5,975 miles / 5,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:58 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:58 in Munich. 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 1,459 feet between the two airports. Munich International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Munich (MUC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 229° (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 Munich International Airport (MUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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