GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,784 km
6,701 miles
RGI
Rangiroa Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
10,784 km
6,701 mi / 5,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
251°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG RGI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rangiroa Airport
IATA Code GIG RGI
ICAO Code SBGL NTTG
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil French Polynesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 28 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -14.950000, -147.660000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rangiroa Airport (RGI) in Rangiroa Airport, French Polynesia is 10,784 kilometers (6,701 miles / 5,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 17:06 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:06 in Rangiroa Airport. With a 7-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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 116° (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 Rangiroa Airport (RGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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