GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,825 km
7,969 miles
VAM
Maamigili
Maldives
Distance
12,825 km
7,969 mi / 6,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
97°
east

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GIG VAM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Villa International Airport
IATA Code GIG VAM
ICAO Code SBGL VRMV
City Rio De Janeiro Maamigili
Country Brazil Maldives
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Maldives
Elevation 28 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 3.470000, 72.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Maamigili (VAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Villa International Airport (VAM) in Maamigili, Maldives is 12,825 kilometers (7,969 miles / 6,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Maldives. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:26 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:26 in Maamigili. With a 8-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 Maamigili (VAM) 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 Villa International Airport (VAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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