GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,943 km
8,043 miles
IFU
Ifuru
Maldives
Distance
12,943 km
8,043 mi / 6,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
95°
east

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GIG IFU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ifuru Airport
IATA Code GIG IFU
ICAO Code SBGL VREI
City Rio De Janeiro Ifuru
Country Brazil Maldives
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Maldives
Elevation 28 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 5.710000, 73.030000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ifuru (IFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ifuru Airport (IFU) in Ifuru, Maldives is 12,943 kilometers (8,043 miles / 6,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 07:29 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:29 in Ifuru. 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 Ifuru (IFU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 247° (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 Ifuru Airport (IFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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