GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,908 km
5,535 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
8,908 km
5,535 mi / 4,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG MLA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code GIG MLA
ICAO Code SBGL LMML
City Rio De Janeiro Luqa
Country Brazil Malta
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Malta
Elevation 28 ft 300 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.860000, 14.480000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 8,908 kilometers (5,535 miles / 4,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Malta. 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 18:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:09 in Luqa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Luqa (MLA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 232° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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