GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,288 km
9,499 miles
TCA
Tennant Creek
Australia
Distance
15,288 km
9,499 mi / 8,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

GIG TCA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tennant Creek Airport
IATA Code GIG TCA
ICAO Code SBGL YTNK
City Rio De Janeiro Tennant Creek
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 28 ft 1,236 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -19.630000, 134.180000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 15,288 kilometers (9,499 miles / 8,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Australia. 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 18:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:44 in Tennant Creek. With a 12.5-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 1,208 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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