GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,581 km
4,090 miles
MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
Distance
6,581 km
4,090 mi / 3,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
65°
east northeast

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GIG MDI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Makurdi Airport
IATA Code GIG MDI
ICAO Code SBGL DNMK
City Rio De Janeiro Makurdi
Country Brazil Nigeria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 28 ft 371 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 7.700000, 8.610000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Makurdi (MDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria is 6,581 kilometers (4,090 miles / 3,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Nigeria. 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 00:00 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:00 in Makurdi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Makurdi (MDI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 238° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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