GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,948 km
6,181 miles
TNP
Twentynine Palms
United States
Distance
9,948 km
6,181 mi / 5,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG TNP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Twentynine Palms Airport
IATA Code GIG TNP
ICAO Code SBGL KTNP
City Rio De Janeiro Twentynine Palms
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 1,888 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 34.130000, -115.950000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Twentynine Palms (TNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) in Twentynine Palms, United States is 9,948 kilometers (6,181 miles / 5,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 01:04 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:04 in Twentynine Palms. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,860 feet between the two airports. Twentynine Palms Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Twentynine Palms (TNP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). 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 Twentynine Palms Airport (TNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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