GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,668 km
6,007 miles
TGD
Podgorica
Montenegro
Distance
9,668 km
6,007 mi / 5,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
41°
northeast

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GIG TGD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Podgorica Airport
IATA Code GIG TGD
ICAO Code SBGL LYPG
City Rio De Janeiro Podgorica
Country Brazil Montenegro
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Podgorica
Elevation 28 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.360000, 19.250000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Podgorica (TGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Podgorica Airport (TGD) in Podgorica, Montenegro is 9,668 kilometers (6,007 miles / 5,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Montenegro. 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 02:04 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:04 in Podgorica. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Podgorica (TGD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 235° (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 Podgorica Airport (TGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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