GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,725 km
6,043 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
9,725 km
6,043 mi / 5,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG NUK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code GIG NUK
ICAO Code SBGL NTGW
City Rio De Janeiro Nukutavake
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 28 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 9,725 kilometers (6,043 miles / 5,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 05:52 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:52 in Nukutavake. With a 7-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 Nukutavake (NUK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 113° (east 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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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