GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,716 km
5,416 miles
MSN
Madison
United States
Distance
8,716 km
5,416 mi / 4,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

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GIG MSN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Dane County Regional/Truax Field
IATA Code GIG MSN
ICAO Code SBGL KMSN
City Rio De Janeiro Madison
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 887 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.140000, -89.340000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Madison (MSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) in Madison, United States is 8,716 kilometers (5,416 miles / 4,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 06:47 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:47 in Madison. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Madison (MSN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 137° (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 Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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