GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,182 km
8,812 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
14,182 km
8,812 mi / 7,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
199°
south southwest

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GIG TAN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code GIG TAN
ICAO Code SBGL YTGA
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -27.130000, 153.360000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 14,182 kilometers (8,812 miles / 7,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

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 07:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:22 in Tangalooma Airport. With a 13-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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 161° (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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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