GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,136 km
8,162 miles
MXS
Maota
Samoa
Distance
13,136 km
8,162 mi / 7,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
239°
west southwest

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GIG MXS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Maota Airport
IATA Code GIG MXS
ICAO Code SBGL NSMA
City Rio De Janeiro Maota
Country Brazil Samoa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Apia
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -13.740000, -172.260000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Maota (MXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Maota Airport (MXS) in Maota, Samoa is 13,136 kilometers (8,162 miles / 7,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 Samoa. 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 05:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:23 in Maota. With a 16-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 Maota (MXS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 126° (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 Maota Airport (MXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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