GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,052 km
5,625 miles
TCC
Tucumcari
United States
Distance
9,052 km
5,625 mi / 4,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG TCC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tucumcari Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG TCC
ICAO Code SBGL KTCC
City Rio De Janeiro Tucumcari
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 4,065 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.180000, -103.600000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tucumcari (TCC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tucumcari Municipal Airport (TCC) in Tucumcari, United States is 9,052 kilometers (5,625 miles / 4,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:54 in Tucumcari. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,037 feet between the two airports. Tucumcari Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Tucumcari (TCC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 126° (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 Tucumcari Municipal Airport (TCC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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