GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,168 km
6,318 miles
TCP
Taba
Egypt
Distance
10,168 km
6,318 mi / 5,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG TCP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Taba International Airport
IATA Code GIG TCP
ICAO Code SBGL HETB
City Rio De Janeiro Taba
Country Brazil Egypt
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 28 ft 2,415 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 29.590000, 34.780000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Taba (TCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Taba International Airport (TCP) in Taba, Egypt is 10,168 kilometers (6,318 miles / 5,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:37 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:37 in Taba. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,387 feet between the two airports. Taba International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Taba (TCP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 244° (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 Taba International Airport (TCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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