GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,169 km
5,697 miles
TIE
Tippi
Ethiopia
Distance
9,169 km
5,697 mi / 4,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG TIE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tippi Airport
IATA Code GIG TIE
ICAO Code SBGL HATP
City Rio De Janeiro Tippi
Country Brazil Ethiopia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 28 ft 1,100 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 7.200000, 35.410000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tippi (TIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tippi Airport (TIE) in Tippi, Ethiopia is 9,169 kilometers (5,697 miles / 4,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 20:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:53 in Tippi. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,072 feet between the two airports. Tippi Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Tippi (TIE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 246° (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 Tippi Airport (TIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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