GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,769 km
9,798 miles
TNJ
Tanjung Pinang-Bintan Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,769 km
9,798 mi / 8,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG TNJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kijang Airport
IATA Code GIG TNJ
ICAO Code SBGL WIDN
City Rio De Janeiro Tanjung Pinang-Bintan Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 28 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 0.920000, 104.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tanjung Pinang-Bintan Island (TNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kijang Airport (TNJ) in Tanjung Pinang-Bintan Island, Indonesia is 15,769 kilometers (9,798 miles / 8,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Indonesia. 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 17:47 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:47 in Tanjung Pinang-Bintan Island. With a 10-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 Tanjung Pinang-Bintan Island (TNJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 233° (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 Kijang Airport (TNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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