GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,143 km
8,788 miles
MWT
Moolawatana Airport
Australia
Distance
14,143 km
8,788 mi / 7,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
183°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG MWT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Moolawatana Airport
IATA Code GIG MWT
ICAO Code SBGL YMWT
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -29.920000, 139.750000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Moolawatana Airport (MWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Moolawatana Airport (MWT) in Moolawatana Airport, Australia is 14,143 kilometers (8,788 miles / 7,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 07:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:38 in Moolawatana Airport. With a 13.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Moolawatana Airport (MWT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 177° (south). 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 Moolawatana Airport (MWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.