Distance From Tuticorin Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, TCR - GIG Distance

The distance from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 8438 miles or 13580 kilometers or 7328 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Vagaikulam ( India ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vagaikulam and Rio De Janeiro takes around 19 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tuticorin Airport, Vagaikulam, India to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 19 hours 24 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • TCR - GIG

Kilometers		13580 km
Statute Miles		8438 miles
Nautical Miles		7328 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 24 minutes

Tuticorin Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - TCR to GIG Flight Path

Location of Tuticorin Airport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Vagaikulam to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Vagaikulam, India and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TCR - GIG

Time difference between Vagaikulam (India) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 8 Hours 30 Minutes.
Rio De Janeiro time is 8 Hours 30 Minutes behind Vagaikulam.

Location	Local Time
Vagaikulam (India)	2026-08-26, 02:19:31 IST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-08-25, 17:49:31 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Tuticorin Airport (TCR / VOTK) Vagaikulam, India

Destination

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil