GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,007 km
6,839 miles
MQM
Mardin
Turkey
Distance
11,007 km
6,839 mi / 5,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

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GIG MQM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mardin Airport
IATA Code GIG MQM
ICAO Code SBGL LTCR
City Rio De Janeiro Mardin
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 28 ft 1,729 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.220000, 40.630000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mardin (MQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mardin Airport (MQM) in Mardin, Turkey is 11,007 kilometers (6,839 miles / 5,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:09 in Mardin. With a 6-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 1,701 feet between the two airports. Mardin Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Mardin (MQM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (west 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 Mardin Airport (MQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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