GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,301 km
3,915 miles
TMQ
Tambao
Burkina Faso
Distance
6,301 km
3,915 mi / 3,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG TMQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tambao Airport
IATA Code GIG TMQ
ICAO Code SBGL DFEM
City Rio De Janeiro Tambao
Country Brazil Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 28 ft 820 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 14.800000, 0.050000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tambao (TMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tambao Airport (TMQ) in Tambao, Burkina Faso is 6,301 kilometers (3,915 miles / 3,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 17:31 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:31 in Tambao. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tambao (TMQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 229° (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 Tambao Airport (TMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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