GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,990 km
5,586 miles
WTA
Tambohorano
Madagascar
Distance
8,990 km
5,586 mi / 4,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG WTA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tambohorano Airport
IATA Code GIG WTA
ICAO Code SBGL FMMU
City Rio De Janeiro Tambohorano
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 28 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -17.480000, 43.970000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tambohorano (WTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tambohorano Airport (WTA) in Tambohorano, Madagascar is 8,990 kilometers (5,586 miles / 4,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:34 in Tambohorano. 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 Tambohorano (WTA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (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 Tambohorano Airport (WTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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