# Distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Macae (MEA)

> 161 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 161 km / 100 mi / 87 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 71° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 251° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Brazil)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 00:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:15 in Macae)
- **Elevation difference**: 20 ft (MEA is lower than GIG)

## Airports

### [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO: SBGL
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -22.810000, -43.250000
- Elevation: 28 ft

### [Macae Airport (MEA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mea-macae-macae-airport/1ef266df-9511-6142-8b70-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Macae, Brazil
- ICAO: SBME
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -22.340000, -41.770000
- Elevation: 8 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Macae Airport (MEA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mea-macae-macae-airport/1ef266df-9511-6142-8b70-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)