GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
4,454 km
2,767 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
4,454 km
2,767 mi / 2,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG TAU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code GIG TAU
ICAO Code SBGL SKTA
City Rio De Janeiro Tauramena
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Bogota
Elevation 28 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 5.010000, -72.740000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 4,454 kilometers (2,767 miles / 2,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:36 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:36 in Tauramena.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,434 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 135° (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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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