ASB
Ashgabat
Turkmenistan
12,524 km
7,782 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
12,524 km
7,782 mi / 6,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Ashgabat
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ASB GIG
Airport Name Ashgabat Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ASB GIG
ICAO Code UTAA SBGL
City Ashgabat Rio De Janeiro
Country Turkmenistan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Ashgabat America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 692 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 37.990000, 58.360000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Ashgabat (ASB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ashgabat Airport (ASB) in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12,524 kilometers (7,782 miles / 6,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Turkmenistan 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 19:43 in Ashgabat, it's 11:43 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 8-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 Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ashgabat (ASB) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Ashgabat Airport (ASB) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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