GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,580 km
8,438 miles
TCR
Tuticorin Southwest Airport
India
Distance
13,580 km
8,438 mi / 7,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
94°
east

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GIG TCR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tuticorin Southwest Airport
IATA Code GIG TCR
ICAO Code SBGL VOTK
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 8.720000, 78.030000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tuticorin Southwest Airport (TCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tuticorin Southwest Airport (TCR) in Tuticorin Southwest Airport, India is 13,580 kilometers (8,438 miles / 7,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:03 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:33 in Tuticorin Southwest Airport. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tuticorin Southwest Airport (TCR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Tuticorin Southwest Airport (TCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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