GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,089 km
6,269 miles
MVA
Myvatn
Iceland
Distance
10,089 km
6,269 mi / 5,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
11°
north

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Airport Comparison

GIG MVA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Reykjahlid Airport
IATA Code GIG MVA
ICAO Code SBGL BIRL
City Rio De Janeiro Myvatn
Country Brazil Iceland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 28 ft 1,030 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 65.660000, -16.920000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Myvatn (MVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Reykjahlid Airport (MVA) in Myvatn, Iceland is 10,089 kilometers (6,269 miles / 5,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:09 in Myvatn. 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 1,002 feet between the two airports. Reykjahlid Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Myvatn (MVA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 204° (south 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 Reykjahlid Airport (MVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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