GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,528 km
10,270 miles
MYX
Menyamya
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,528 km
10,270 mi / 8,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
198°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MYX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Menyamya Airport
IATA Code GIG MYX
ICAO Code SBGL AYMC
City Rio De Janeiro Menyamya
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 28 ft 3,880 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -7.210000, 146.020000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Menyamya (MYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Menyamya Airport (MYX) in Menyamya, Papua New Guinea is 16,528 kilometers (10,270 miles / 8,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 198°.

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 19:01 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:01 in Menyamya. 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 3,852 feet between the two airports. Menyamya Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Menyamya (MYX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 163° (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 Menyamya Airport (MYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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