GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,035 km
4,371 miles
MCF
Tampa
United States
Distance
7,035 km
4,371 mi / 3,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MCF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Macdill Afb Airport
IATA Code GIG MCF
ICAO Code SBGL KMCF
City Rio De Janeiro Tampa
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 27.850000, -82.520000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tampa (MCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) in Tampa, United States is 7,035 kilometers (4,371 miles / 3,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:48 in Tampa.

The return flight from Tampa (MCF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 139° (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 Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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