GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,423 km
5,855 miles
TAR
Grottaglie
Italy
Distance
9,423 km
5,855 mi / 5,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
42°
northeast

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GIG TAR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Taranto / Grottaglie Airport
IATA Code GIG TAR
ICAO Code SBGL LIBG
City Rio De Janeiro Grottaglie
Country Brazil Italy
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Rome
Elevation 28 ft 215 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.520000, 17.400000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Grottaglie (TAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR) in Grottaglie, Italy is 9,423 kilometers (5,855 miles / 5,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:20 in Grottaglie. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Grottaglie (TAR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 234° (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 Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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