GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,650 km
9,725 miles
MCV
McArthur River Mine
Australia
Distance
15,650 km
9,725 mi / 8,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG MCV
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport McArthur River Mine Airport
IATA Code GIG MCV
ICAO Code SBGL YMHU
City Rio De Janeiro McArthur River Mine
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 28 ft 131 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -16.440000, 136.080000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to McArthur River Mine (MCV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) in McArthur River Mine, Australia is 15,650 kilometers (9,725 miles / 8,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 Australia. 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 19:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:45 in McArthur River Mine. With a 12.5-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 McArthur River Mine (MCV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 181° (south). 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 McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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