GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,696 km
10,374 miles
MXH
Moro
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,696 km
10,374 mi / 9,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
193°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MXH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Moro Airport
IATA Code GIG MXH
ICAO Code SBGL AYMR
City Rio De Janeiro Moro
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 28 ft 2,740 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -6.360000, 143.240000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Moro (MXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Moro Airport (MXH) in Moro, Papua New Guinea is 16,696 kilometers (10,374 miles / 9,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 Papua New Guinea. 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 13:56 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:56 in Moro. 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 2,712 feet between the two airports. Moro Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Moro (MXH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 168° (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 Moro Airport (MXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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