GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,931 km
8,656 miles
TNK
Tununak
United States
Distance
13,931 km
8,656 mi / 7,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG TNK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tununak Airport
IATA Code GIG TNK
ICAO Code SBGL POKA
City Rio De Janeiro Tununak
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nome
Elevation 28 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 60.570000, -165.250000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tununak (TNK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tununak Airport (TNK) in Tununak, United States is 13,931 kilometers (8,656 miles / 7,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:19 in Tununak. 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.

The return flight from Tununak (TNK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Tununak Airport (TNK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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