GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,096 km
6,895 miles
TZX
Trabzon
Turkey
Distance
11,096 km
6,895 mi / 5,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
49°
northeast

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GIG TZX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Trabzon International Airport
IATA Code GIG TZX
ICAO Code SBGL LTCG
City Rio De Janeiro Trabzon
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 28 ft 104 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 41.000000, 39.790000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Trabzon (TZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Trabzon International Airport (TZX) in Trabzon, Turkey is 11,096 kilometers (6,895 miles / 5,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Turkey. 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 07:38 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:38 in Trabzon. 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 Trabzon (TZX) 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 Trabzon International Airport (TZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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