GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,967 km
10,543 miles
TJS
Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island
Indonesia
Distance
16,967 km
10,543 mi / 9,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
134°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG TJS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tanjung Harapan Airport
IATA Code GIG TJS
ICAO Code SBGL WALG
City Rio De Janeiro Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 28 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 2.840000, 117.370000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island (TJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tanjung Harapan Airport (TJS) in Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 16,967 kilometers (10,543 miles / 9,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 Indonesia. 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 22:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:30 in Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island. With a 11-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 Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island (TJS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 222° (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 Tanjung Harapan Airport (TJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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