GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,219 km
5,729 miles
MVE
Montevideo
United States
Distance
9,219 km
5,729 mi / 4,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MVE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport
IATA Code GIG MVE
ICAO Code SBGL KMVE
City Rio De Janeiro Montevideo
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,034 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 44.970000, -95.710000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Montevideo (MVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport (MVE) in Montevideo, United States is 9,219 kilometers (5,729 miles / 4,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 20:52 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:52 in Montevideo. 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 1,006 feet between the two airports. Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 133° (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 Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport (MVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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