GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
19,047 km
11,835 miles
TKN
Tokunoshima
Japan
Distance
19,047 km
11,835 mi / 10,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG TKN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tokunoshima Airport
IATA Code GIG TKN
ICAO Code SBGL RJKN
City Rio De Janeiro Tokunoshima
Country Brazil Japan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 28 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 27.840000, 128.880000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tokunoshima (TKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) in Tokunoshima, Japan is 19,047 kilometers (11,835 miles / 10,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:52 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:52 in Tokunoshima. With a 12-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 Tokunoshima (TKN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 304° (west northwest). 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 Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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