GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,219 km
6,350 miles
TJN
Takume
French Polynesia
Distance
10,219 km
6,350 mi / 5,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG TJN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Takume Airport
IATA Code GIG TJN
ICAO Code SBGL NTKM
City Rio De Janeiro Takume
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 28 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -15.850000, -142.270000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Takume (TJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Takume Airport (TJN) in Takume, French Polynesia is 10,219 kilometers (6,350 miles / 5,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 18:59 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:59 in Takume. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Takume (TJN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). 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 Takume Airport (TJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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