GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,577 km
5,951 miles
MTJ
Montrose
United States
Distance
9,577 km
5,951 mi / 5,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
315°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG MTJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Montrose Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG MTJ
ICAO Code SBGL KMTJ
City Rio De Janeiro Montrose
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 5,759 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.510000, -107.890000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Montrose (MTJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) in Montrose, United States is 9,577 kilometers (5,951 miles / 5,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 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 09:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:02 in Montrose. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,731 feet between the two airports. Montrose Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Montrose (MTJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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