GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,679 km
3,529 miles
THT
Tamchakett
Mauritania
Distance
5,679 km
3,529 mi / 3,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG THT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tamchakett Airport
IATA Code GIG THT
ICAO Code SBGL GQNT
City Rio De Janeiro Tamchakett
Country Brazil Mauritania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 28 ft 620 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 17.230000, -10.820000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tamchakett (THT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tamchakett Airport (THT) in Tamchakett, Mauritania is 5,679 kilometers (3,529 miles / 3,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Mauritania. 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 07:59 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:59 in Tamchakett. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tamchakett (THT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 219° (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 Tamchakett Airport (THT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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