GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,942 km
5,557 miles
WMD
Mandabe
Madagascar
Distance
8,942 km
5,557 mi / 4,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG WMD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mandabe Airport
IATA Code GIG WMD
ICAO Code SBGL FMSC
City Rio De Janeiro Mandabe
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 28 ft 951 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -21.050000, 44.940000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mandabe (WMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mandabe Airport (WMD) in Mandabe, Madagascar is 8,942 kilometers (5,557 miles / 4,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 21:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:33 in Mandabe. 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 Mandabe (WMD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (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 Mandabe Airport (WMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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