GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,504 km
4,041 miles
MXJ
Minna
Nigeria
Distance
6,504 km
4,041 mi / 3,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
62°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG MXJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Minna Airport
IATA Code GIG MXJ
ICAO Code SBGL DNMN
City Rio De Janeiro Minna
Country Brazil Nigeria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 28 ft 834 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 9.650000, 6.460000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Minna (MXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Minna Airport (MXJ) in Minna, Nigeria is 6,504 kilometers (4,041 miles / 3,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:57 in Minna. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Minna (MXJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 236° (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 Minna Airport (MXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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