GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
18,225 km
11,325 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
18,225 km
11,325 mi / 9,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG TAC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code GIG TAC
ICAO Code SBGL RPVA
City Rio De Janeiro Tacloban City
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 28 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 11.230000, 125.030000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 18,225 kilometers (11,325 miles / 9,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Philippines. 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 22:52 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:52 in Tacloban City. With a 11-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 Tacloban City (TAC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 222° (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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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