GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,476 km
8,374 miles
TQN
Taloqan
Afghanistan
Distance
13,476 km
8,374 mi / 7,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG TQN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Talolqan Airport
IATA Code GIG TQN
ICAO Code SBGL OATQ
City Rio De Janeiro Taloqan
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 28 ft 2,606 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 36.770000, 69.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Taloqan (TQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Talolqan Airport (TQN) in Taloqan, Afghanistan is 13,476 kilometers (8,374 miles / 7,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 17:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:49 in Taloqan. With a 7.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,578 feet between the two airports. Talolqan Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Taloqan (TQN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Talolqan Airport (TQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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