GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
161 km
100 miles
MEA
Macae
Brazil
Distance
161 km
100 mi / 87 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG MEA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Macae Airport
IATA Code GIG MEA
ICAO Code SBGL SBME
City Rio De Janeiro Macae
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 28 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -22.340000, -41.770000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Macae (MEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil is 161 kilometers (100 miles / 87 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 22:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:53 in Macae.

The return flight from Macae (MEA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 251° (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 Macae Airport (MEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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