GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,764 km
5,446 miles
MXM
Morombe Airport
Madagascar
Distance
8,764 km
5,446 mi / 4,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
109°
east southeast

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GIG MXM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Morombe Airport
IATA Code GIG MXM
ICAO Code SBGL FMSR
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 28 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -21.750000, 43.380000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Morombe Airport (MXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Morombe Airport (MXM) in Morombe Airport, Madagascar is 8,764 kilometers (5,446 miles / 4,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Madagascar. 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 19:16 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:16 in Morombe Airport. With a 6-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 Morombe Airport (MXM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 250° (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 Morombe Airport (MXM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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