ERZ
Erzurum
Turkey
11,162 km
6,936 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
11,162 km
6,936 mi / 6,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ERZ GIG
Airport Name Erzurum International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ERZ GIG
ICAO Code LTCE SBGL
City Erzurum Rio De Janeiro
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,763 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 39.960000, 41.170000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Erzurum (ERZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erzurum International Airport (ERZ) in Erzurum, Turkey to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11,162 kilometers (6,936 miles / 6,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Turkey 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 18:54 in Erzurum, it's 12:54 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 5,735 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Erzurum International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Erzurum (ERZ) follows a heading of 51° (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 Erzurum International Airport (ERZ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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