ADU
Ardabil
Iran
11,693 km
7,266 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
11,693 km
7,266 mi / 6,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADU GIG
Airport Name Ardabil Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ADU GIG
ICAO Code OITL SBGL
City Ardabil Rio De Janeiro
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,315 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 38.330000, 48.420000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Ardabil (ADU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ardabil Airport (ADU) in Ardabil, Iran to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11,693 kilometers (7,266 miles / 6,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Iran with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:05 in Ardabil, it's 12:35 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,287 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Ardabil Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ardabil (ADU) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ardabil Airport (ADU) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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