GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,853 km
7,365 miles
GTN
Glentanner Station
New Zealand
Distance
11,853 km
7,365 mi / 6,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG GTN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Glentanner Airport
IATA Code GIG GTN
ICAO Code SBGL NZGT
City Rio De Janeiro Glentanner Station
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 28 ft 1,824 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -43.910000, 170.130000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Glentanner Station (GTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Glentanner Airport (GTN) in Glentanner Station, New Zealand is 11,853 kilometers (7,365 miles / 6,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:57 in Glentanner Station. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,796 feet between the two airports. Glentanner Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Glentanner Station (GTN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 148° (south southeast). 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 Glentanner Airport (GTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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