GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,002 km
8,079 miles
HAQ
Haa Dhaalu
Maldives
Distance
13,002 km
8,079 mi / 7,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG HAQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Hanimaadhoo International Airport
IATA Code GIG HAQ
ICAO Code SBGL VRMH
City Rio De Janeiro Haa Dhaalu
Country Brazil Maldives
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Maldives
Elevation 28 ft 4 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 6.750000, 73.170000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Haa Dhaalu (HAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) in Haa Dhaalu, Maldives is 13,002 kilometers (8,079 miles / 7,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:05 in Haa Dhaalu. 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 Haa Dhaalu (HAQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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