GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,895 km
8,634 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
13,895 km
8,634 mi / 7,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
96°
east

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GIG TRR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code GIG TRR
ICAO Code SBGL VCCT
City Rio De Janeiro Trincomalee
Country Brazil Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 28 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 8.540000, 81.180000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 13,895 kilometers (8,634 miles / 7,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 02:59 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:29 in Trincomalee. With a 8.5-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 Trincomalee (TRR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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