GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,101 km
5,655 miles
MBA
Mombasa
Kenya
Distance
9,101 km
5,655 mi / 4,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG MBA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mombasa Moi International Airport
IATA Code GIG MBA
ICAO Code SBGL HKMO
City Rio De Janeiro Mombasa
Country Brazil Kenya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 28 ft 200 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -4.030000, 39.590000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mombasa (MBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa, Kenya is 9,101 kilometers (5,655 miles / 4,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Kenya. 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 07:46 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:46 in Mombasa. 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 Mombasa (MBA) 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 Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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