GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,004 km
5,595 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
9,004 km
5,595 mi / 4,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG WAQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Antsalova Airport
IATA Code GIG WAQ
ICAO Code SBGL FMMG
City Rio De Janeiro Antsalova
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 28 ft 551 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -18.700000, 44.610000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 9,004 kilometers (5,595 miles / 4,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 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 15:55 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:55 in Antsalova. 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 Antsalova (WAQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (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 Antsalova Airport (WAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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