GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,615 km
5,974 miles
MUH
Mersa Matruh
Egypt
Distance
9,615 km
5,974 mi / 5,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG MUH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mersa Matruh Airport
IATA Code GIG MUH
ICAO Code SBGL HEMM
City Rio De Janeiro Mersa Matruh
Country Brazil Egypt
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 28 ft 94 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 31.330000, 27.220000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mersa Matruh (MUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) in Mersa Matruh, Egypt is 9,615 kilometers (5,974 miles / 5,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. 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 16:08 in Mersa Matruh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mersa Matruh (MUH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 241° (west 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 Mersa Matruh Airport (MUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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