GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,804 km
4,849 miles
TCL
Tuscaloosa
United States
Distance
7,804 km
4,849 mi / 4,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG TCL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport
IATA Code GIG TCL
ICAO Code SBGL KTCL
City Rio De Janeiro Tuscaloosa
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 170 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 33.220000, -87.610000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tuscaloosa (TCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport (TCL) in Tuscaloosa, United States is 7,804 kilometers (4,849 miles / 4,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:21 in Tuscaloosa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tuscaloosa (TCL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). 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 Tuscaloosa Ntl Airport (TCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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