GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,052 km
5,624 miles
ZVA
Miandrivazo Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,052 km
5,624 mi / 4,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
108°
east southeast

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GIG ZVA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Miandrivazo Airport
IATA Code GIG ZVA
ICAO Code SBGL FMMN
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 28 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -19.560000, 45.450000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) in Miandrivazo Airport, Madagascar is 9,052 kilometers (5,624 miles / 4,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 18:43 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:43 in Miandrivazo 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 Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) 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 Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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