GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,074 km
8,124 miles
MUE
Kamuela
United States
Distance
13,074 km
8,124 mi / 7,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MUE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Waimea-Kohala Airport
IATA Code GIG MUE
ICAO Code SBGL PHMU
City Rio De Janeiro Kamuela
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 28 ft 2,671 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 20.000000, -155.670000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kamuela (MUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) in Kamuela, United States is 13,074 kilometers (8,124 miles / 7,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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 09:50 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:50 in Kamuela. With a 7-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 2,643 feet between the two airports. Waimea-Kohala Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kamuela (MUE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 106° (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 Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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