GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,156 km
6,311 miles
TAT
Poprad
Slovakia
Distance
10,156 km
6,311 mi / 5,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG TAT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Poprad-Tatry Airport
IATA Code GIG TAT
ICAO Code SBGL LZTT
City Rio De Janeiro Poprad
Country Brazil Slovakia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Bratislava
Elevation 28 ft 2,356 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 49.070000, 20.240000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Poprad (TAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT) in Poprad, Slovakia is 10,156 kilometers (6,311 miles / 5,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Slovakia. 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 01:36 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:36 in Poprad. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,328 feet between the two airports. Poprad-Tatry Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Poprad (TAT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 236° (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 Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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