GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,863 km
10,478 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,863 km
10,478 mi / 9,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
190°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG TFM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code GIG TFM
ICAO Code SBGL AYTE
City Rio De Janeiro Telefomin
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 28 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 16,863 kilometers (10,478 miles / 9,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 190°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 12:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:23 in Telefomin. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,922 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 170° (south). 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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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