GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,930 km
9,898 miles
MAJ
Majuro Atoll
Marshall Islands
Distance
15,930 km
9,898 mi / 8,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
250°
west southwest

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GIG MAJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Amata Kabua International Airport
IATA Code GIG MAJ
ICAO Code SBGL PKMJ
City Rio De Janeiro Majuro Atoll
Country Brazil Marshall Islands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Majuro
Elevation 28 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 7.060000, 171.270000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Majuro Atoll (MAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) in Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands is 15,930 kilometers (9,898 miles / 8,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:32 in Majuro Atoll. With a 15-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 Majuro Atoll (MAJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 119° (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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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