GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,019 km
8,711 miles
MWY
Miralwyn Airport
Australia
Distance
14,019 km
8,711 mi / 7,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
191°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MWY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Miralwyn Airport
IATA Code GIG MWY
ICAO Code SBGL YMIR
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -30.150000, 147.340000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Miralwyn Airport (MWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Miralwyn Airport (MWY) in Miralwyn Airport, Australia is 14,019 kilometers (8,711 miles / 7,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southwest at a heading of 191°.

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 00:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:35 in Miralwyn Airport. With a 14-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 Miralwyn Airport (MWY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 Miralwyn Airport (MWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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