GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,968 km
4,951 miles
MRC
Columbia/Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
7,968 km
4,951 mi / 4,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MRC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Maury County Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG MRC
ICAO Code SBGL KMRC
City Rio De Janeiro Columbia/Mount Pleasant
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 681 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.550000, -87.180000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) in Columbia/Mount Pleasant, United States is 7,968 kilometers (4,951 miles / 4,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:12 in Columbia/Mount Pleasant. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). 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 Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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