GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,942 km
9,285 miles
MQE
Marqua
Australia
Distance
14,942 km
9,285 mi / 8,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
181°
south

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GIG MQE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Marqua Airport
IATA Code GIG MQE
ICAO Code SBGL YMQA
City Rio De Janeiro Marqua
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -22.810000, 137.250000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Marqua (MQE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Marqua Airport (MQE) in Marqua, Australia is 14,942 kilometers (9,285 miles / 8,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 01:56 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:26 in Marqua. 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 Marqua (MQE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 179° (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 Marqua Airport (MQE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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