GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,427 km
8,965 miles
XTO
Taroom Airport
Australia
Distance
14,427 km
8,965 mi / 7,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
195°
south southwest

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GIG XTO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Taroom Airport
IATA Code GIG XTO
ICAO Code SBGL YTAM
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 28 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -25.800000, 149.900000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Taroom Airport (XTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Taroom Airport (XTO) in Taroom Airport, Australia is 14,427 kilometers (8,965 miles / 7,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:19 in Taroom Airport. With a 13-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 Taroom Airport (XTO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Taroom Airport (XTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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