GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,526 km
7,162 miles
TBS
Tbilisi
Georgia
Distance
11,526 km
7,162 mi / 6,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG TBS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tbilisi International Airport
IATA Code GIG TBS
ICAO Code SBGL UGTB
City Rio De Janeiro Tbilisi
Country Brazil Georgia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation 28 ft 1,624 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 41.670000, 44.950000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tbilisi (TBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) in Tbilisi, Georgia is 11,526 kilometers (7,162 miles / 6,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:41 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:41 in Tbilisi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,596 feet between the two airports. Tbilisi International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Tbilisi (TBS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). 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 Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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