GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,486 km
5,894 miles
MZJ
Marana
United States
Distance
9,486 km
5,894 mi / 5,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

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GIG MZJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pinal Airpark
IATA Code GIG MZJ
ICAO Code SBGL KMZJ
City Rio De Janeiro Marana
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Phoenix
Elevation 28 ft 1,893 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 32.510000, -111.330000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Marana (MZJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pinal Airpark (MZJ) in Marana, United States is 9,486 kilometers (5,894 miles / 5,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 16:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:34 in Marana. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,865 feet between the two airports. Pinal Airpark sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Marana (MZJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Pinal Airpark (MZJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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