GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,538 km
5,927 miles
WMA
Mandritsara
Madagascar
Distance
9,538 km
5,927 mi / 5,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
105°
east southeast

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GIG WMA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mandritsara Airport
IATA Code GIG WMA
ICAO Code SBGL FMNX
City Rio De Janeiro Mandritsara
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 28 ft 1,007 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -15.830000, 48.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mandritsara (WMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mandritsara Airport (WMA) in Mandritsara, Madagascar is 9,538 kilometers (5,927 miles / 5,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Madagascar. 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 12:59 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:59 in Mandritsara. 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.

The return flight from Mandritsara (WMA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 247° (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 Mandritsara Airport (WMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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