GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,540 km
9,656 miles
MTD
Mount Sanford Station Airport
Australia
Distance
15,540 km
9,656 mi / 8,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG MTD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mount Sanford Station Airport
IATA Code GIG MTD
ICAO Code SBGL YMSF
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 28 ft 231 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -16.980000, 130.550000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) in Mount Sanford Station Airport, Australia is 15,540 kilometers (9,656 miles / 8,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 05:38 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:08 in Mount Sanford Station 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 Sanford Station Airport (MTD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 189° (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 Sanford Station Airport (MTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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