GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,808 km
7,959 miles
MQF
Magnitogorsk
Russia
Distance
12,808 km
7,959 mi / 6,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
40°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG MQF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Magnitogorsk International Airport
IATA Code GIG MQF
ICAO Code SBGL USCM
City Rio De Janeiro Magnitogorsk
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 28 ft 1,430 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 53.390000, 58.760000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Magnitogorsk (MQF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) in Magnitogorsk, Russia is 12,808 kilometers (7,959 miles / 6,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Russia. 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 17:16 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:16 in Magnitogorsk. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,402 feet between the two airports. Magnitogorsk International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Magnitogorsk (MQF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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