GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,001 km
6,214 miles
TEY
Tingeyri
Iceland
Distance
10,001 km
6,214 mi / 5,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GIG TEY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tingeyri Airport
IATA Code GIG TEY
ICAO Code SBGL BITE
City Rio De Janeiro Tingeyri
Country Brazil Iceland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 28 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 65.870000, -23.560000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tingeyri (TEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tingeyri Airport (TEY) in Tingeyri, Iceland is 10,001 kilometers (6,214 miles / 5,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Iceland. 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 20:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:02 in Tingeyri. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tingeyri (TEY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 198° (south 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 Tingeyri Airport (TEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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