Distance From Mekane Selam Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, MKS - GIG Distance

The distance from Mekane Selam Airport (MKS) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 6005 miles or 9663 kilometers or 5214 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Mekane Selam ( Ethiopia ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mekane Selam and Rio De Janeiro takes around 13 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mekane Selam Airport, Mekane Selam, Ethiopia to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13 hours 48 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MKS - GIG

Kilometers		9663 km
Statute Miles		6005 miles
Nautical Miles		5214 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 48 minutes

Mekane Selam Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - MKS to GIG Flight Path

Location of Mekane Selam Airport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mekane Selam to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Mekane Selam, Ethiopia and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKS - GIG

Time difference between Mekane Selam (Ethiopia) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 6 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 6 Hours behind Mekane Selam.

Location	Local Time
Mekane Selam (Ethiopia)	2026-07-30, 14:42:34 EAT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-07-30, 08:42:34 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Mekane Selam Airport (MKS / HAMA) Mekane Selam, Ethiopia

Destination

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil