GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,977 km
9,307 miles
MNW
Macdonald Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
14,977 km
9,307 mi / 8,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG MNW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Macdonald Downs Airport
IATA Code GIG MNW
ICAO Code SBGL YMDS
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -22.470000, 135.230000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) in Macdonald Downs Airport, Australia is 14,977 kilometers (9,307 miles / 8,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:26 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:56 in Macdonald Downs Airport. With a 12.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 182° (south). 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 Macdonald Downs Airport (MNW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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