GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,201 km
6,339 miles
TSP
Tehachapi
United States
Distance
10,201 km
6,339 mi / 5,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG TSP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tehachapi Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG TSP
ICAO Code SBGL KTSP
City Rio De Janeiro Tehachapi
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 4,001 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.130000, -118.440000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tehachapi (TSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tehachapi Municipal Airport (TSP) in Tehachapi, United States is 10,201 kilometers (6,339 miles / 5,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:23 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:23 in Tehachapi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,973 feet between the two airports. Tehachapi Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Tehachapi (TSP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). 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 Tehachapi Municipal Airport (TSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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