GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,850 km
7,985 miles
TNV
Tabuaeran Island
Kiribati
Distance
12,850 km
7,985 mi / 6,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

GIG TNV
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tabuaeran Island Airport
IATA Code GIG TNV
ICAO Code SBGL PLFA
City Rio De Janeiro Tabuaeran Island
Country Brazil Kiribati
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Kiritimati
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 3.900000, -159.390000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tabuaeran Island (TNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) in Tabuaeran Island, Kiribati is 12,850 kilometers (7,985 miles / 6,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:08 in Tabuaeran Island. With a 17-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 Tabuaeran Island (TNV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 113° (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 Tabuaeran Island Airport (TNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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