GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,837 km
9,841 miles
KTR
Tindal Airport
Australia
Distance
15,837 km
9,841 mi / 8,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
173°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG KTR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tindal Airport
IATA Code GIG KTR
ICAO Code SBGL YPTN
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 28 ft 443 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -14.520000, 132.380000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tindal Airport (KTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tindal Airport (KTR) in Tindal Airport, Australia is 15,837 kilometers (9,841 miles / 8,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Australia. 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 20:36 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:06 in Tindal Airport. With a 12.5-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 Tindal Airport (KTR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Tindal Airport (KTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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