GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,304 km
6,402 miles
MTZ
Masada
Israel
Distance
10,304 km
6,402 mi / 5,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG MTZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Bar Yehuda Airfield
IATA Code GIG MTZ
ICAO Code SBGL LLMZ
City Rio De Janeiro Masada
Country Brazil Israel
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 28 ft -1,266 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 31.330000, 35.390000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Masada (MTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) in Masada, Israel is 10,304 kilometers (6,402 miles / 5,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Israel. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:19 in Masada. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,294 feet between the two airports. Bar Yehuda Airfield sits lower than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Masada (MTZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). 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 Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.