GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,332 km
6,420 miles
TAI
Ta'izz
Yemen
Distance
10,332 km
6,420 mi / 5,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG TAI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ta'izz International Airport
IATA Code GIG TAI
ICAO Code SBGL OYTZ
City Rio De Janeiro Ta'izz
Country Brazil Yemen
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Aden
Elevation 28 ft 4,838 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 13.690000, 44.140000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ta'izz (TAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) in Ta'izz, Yemen is 10,332 kilometers (6,420 miles / 5,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Yemen. 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 06:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:53 in Ta'izz. 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 4,810 feet between the two airports. Ta'izz International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Ta'izz (TAI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 247° (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 Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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