GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,569 km
5,946 miles
MZX
Masslo
Ethiopia
Distance
9,569 km
5,946 mi / 5,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
81°
east

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Airport Comparison

GIG MZX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Masslo Airport
IATA Code GIG MZX
ICAO Code SBGL HAML
City Rio De Janeiro Masslo
Country Brazil Ethiopia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 28 ft 4,180 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 6.410000, 39.720000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Masslo (MZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Masslo Airport (MZX) in Masslo, Ethiopia is 9,569 kilometers (5,946 miles / 5,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 02:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:19 in Masslo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,152 feet between the two airports. Masslo Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Masslo (MZX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Masslo Airport (MZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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