GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,288 km
8,878 miles
RTY
Merty Merty Airport
Australia
Distance
14,288 km
8,878 mi / 7,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG RTY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Merty Merty Airport
IATA Code GIG RTY
ICAO Code SBGL YMYT
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -28.580000, 140.320000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Merty Merty Airport (RTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Merty Merty Airport (RTY) in Merty Merty Airport, Australia is 14,288 kilometers (8,878 miles / 7,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 00:29 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:59 in Merty Merty Airport. With a 13.5-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 Merty Merty Airport (RTY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 Merty Merty Airport (RTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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