GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,943 km
5,557 miles
MCU
Montlucon/Gueret
France
Distance
8,943 km
5,557 mi / 4,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG MCU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Montlucon-Gueret Airport
IATA Code GIG MCU
ICAO Code SBGL LFBK
City Rio De Janeiro Montlucon/Gueret
Country Brazil France
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Paris
Elevation 28 ft 1,497 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.220000, 2.360000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Montlucon/Gueret (MCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Montlucon-Gueret Airport (MCU) in Montlucon/Gueret, France is 8,943 kilometers (5,557 miles / 4,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:20 in Montlucon/Gueret. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,469 feet between the two airports. Montlucon-Gueret Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Montlucon/Gueret (MCU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 222° (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 Montlucon-Gueret Airport (MCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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