GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,593 km
5,340 miles
TIP
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
8,593 km
5,340 mi / 4,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG TIP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tripoli International Airport
IATA Code GIG TIP
ICAO Code SBGL HLLT
City Rio De Janeiro Tripoli
Country Brazil Libya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 28 ft 263 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 32.660000, 13.160000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tripoli (TIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tripoli International Airport (TIP) in Tripoli, Libya is 8,593 kilometers (5,340 miles / 4,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:24 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:24 in Tripoli. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tripoli (TIP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 232° (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 Tripoli International Airport (TIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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