Distance From Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, MPL - GIG Distance

The distance from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5476 miles or 8813 kilometers or 4756 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 Montpellier/Méditerranée ( France ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Montpellier/Méditerranée and Rio De Janeiro takes around 12 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport, Montpellier/Méditerranée, France to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12 hours 35 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 • MPL - GIG

Kilometers		8813 km
Statute Miles		5476 miles
Nautical Miles		4756 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 35 minutes

Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - MPL to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Montpellier/Méditerranée, France and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MPL - GIG

Time difference between Montpellier/Méditerranée (France) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 4 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 4 Hours behind Montpellier/Méditerranée.

Location	Local Time
Montpellier/Méditerranée (France)	2026-03-21, 07:45:19 CET
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-03-21, 03:45:19 -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

Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL / LFMT) Montpellier/Méditerranée, France

Destination

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