GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,556 km
9,045 miles
IKS
Tiksi
Russia
Distance
14,556 km
9,045 mi / 7,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GIG IKS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tiksi Airport
IATA Code GIG IKS
ICAO Code SBGL UEST
City Rio De Janeiro Tiksi
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 28 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 71.700000, 128.900000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tiksi (IKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tiksi Airport (IKS) in Tiksi, Russia is 14,556 kilometers (9,045 miles / 7,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:42 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:42 in Tiksi. With a 12-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 Tiksi (IKS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Tiksi Airport (IKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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