GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,380 km
5,829 miles
TTS
Tsaratanana
Madagascar
Distance
9,380 km
5,829 mi / 5,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG TTS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tsaratanana Airport
IATA Code GIG TTS
ICAO Code SBGL FMNT
City Rio De Janeiro Tsaratanana
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 28 ft 1,073 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -16.750000, 47.620000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tsaratanana (TTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tsaratanana Airport (TTS) in Tsaratanana, Madagascar is 9,380 kilometers (5,829 miles / 5,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Madagascar. 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 17:59 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:59 in Tsaratanana. With a 6-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 1,045 feet between the two airports. Tsaratanana Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Tsaratanana (TTS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Tsaratanana Airport (TTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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