GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,730 km
7,910 miles
MXY
Mccarthy
United States
Distance
12,730 km
7,910 mi / 6,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MXY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mccarthy Airport
IATA Code GIG MXY
ICAO Code SBGL PAMX
City Rio De Janeiro Mccarthy
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 1,533 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 61.440000, -142.900000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mccarthy (MXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mccarthy Airport (MXY) in Mccarthy, United States is 12,730 kilometers (7,910 miles / 6,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 17:37 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:37 in Mccarthy. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,505 feet between the two airports. Mccarthy Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Mccarthy (MXY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Mccarthy Airport (MXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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