FVM
Fuvahmulah Island
Maldives
12,713 km
7,899 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
12,713 km
7,899 mi / 6,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FVM GIG
Airport Name Fuvahmulah Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code FVM GIG
ICAO Code VRMF SBGL
City Fuvahmulah Island Rio De Janeiro
Country Maldives Brazil
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 17 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -0.310000, 73.440000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) in Fuvahmulah Island, Maldives to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12,713 kilometers (7,899 miles / 6,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Maldives with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:37 in Fuvahmulah Island, it's 06:37 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 8-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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) follows a heading of 101° (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 Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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