GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
1,512 km
940 miles
MLZ
Melo
Uruguay
Distance
1,512 km
940 mi / 816 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MLZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Cerro Largo International Airport
IATA Code GIG MLZ
ICAO Code SBGL SUMO
City Rio De Janeiro Melo
Country Brazil Uruguay
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Montevideo
Elevation 28 ft 364 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -32.340000, -54.220000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Melo (MLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Cerro Largo International Airport (MLZ) in Melo, Uruguay is 1,512 kilometers (940 miles / 816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Uruguay. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:08 in Melo.

The return flight from Melo (MLZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). 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 Cerro Largo International Airport (MLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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