GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,963 km
6,812 miles
TKU
Turku
Finland
Distance
10,963 km
6,812 mi / 5,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
27°
north northeast

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GIG TKU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Turku Airport
IATA Code GIG TKU
ICAO Code SBGL EFTU
City Rio De Janeiro Turku
Country Brazil Finland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 28 ft 161 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 60.510000, 22.260000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Turku (TKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Turku Airport (TKU) in Turku, Finland is 10,963 kilometers (6,812 miles / 5,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Finland. 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 13:58 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:58 in Turku. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Turku (TKU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Turku Airport (TKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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