GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,962 km
9,297 miles
MSF
Mount Swan Airport
Australia
Distance
14,962 km
9,297 mi / 8,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
178°
south

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Airport Comparison

GIG MSF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mount Swan Airport
IATA Code GIG MSF
ICAO Code SBGL YMNS
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 -22.600000, 135.020000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mount Swan Airport (MSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mount Swan Airport (MSF) in Mount Swan Airport, Australia is 14,962 kilometers (9,297 miles / 8,079 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 00:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:24 in Mount Swan 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 Mount Swan Airport (MSF) 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 Mount Swan Airport (MSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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