GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,337 km
3,938 miles
TFS
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
6,337 km
3,938 mi / 3,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG TFS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tenerife South Airport
IATA Code GIG TFS
ICAO Code SBGL GCTS
City Rio De Janeiro Tenerife Island
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 28 ft 209 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 28.040000, -16.570000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tenerife Island (TFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 6,337 kilometers (3,938 miles / 3,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Spain. 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 03:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:07 in Tenerife Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tenerife Island (TFS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 Tenerife South Airport (TFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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