EBL
Arbil
Iraq
11,245 km
6,987 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
11,245 km
6,987 mi / 6,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EBL GIG
Airport Name Erbil International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code EBL GIG
ICAO Code ORER SBGL
City Arbil Rio De Janeiro
Country Iraq Brazil
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,341 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 36.240000, 43.960000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Arbil (EBL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Arbil, Iraq to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11,245 kilometers (6,987 miles / 6,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Iraq 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 18:18 in Arbil, it's 12:18 in Rio De Janeiro. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,313 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Erbil International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Arbil (EBL) follows a heading of 55° (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 Erbil International Airport (EBL) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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