GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,472 km
6,507 miles
TCE
Tulcea
Romania
Distance
10,472 km
6,507 mi / 5,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
42°
northeast

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GIG TCE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tulcea Airport
IATA Code GIG TCE
ICAO Code SBGL LRTC
City Rio De Janeiro Tulcea
Country Brazil Romania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 28 ft 200 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 45.060000, 28.710000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tulcea (TCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tulcea Airport (TCE) in Tulcea, Romania is 10,472 kilometers (6,507 miles / 5,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:10 in Tulcea. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tulcea (TCE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 241° (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 Tulcea Airport (TCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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