GBT
Gorgan
Iran
12,156 km
7,554 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
12,156 km
7,554 mi / 6,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
255°
west southwest

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Airport Name Gorgan Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GBT GIG
ICAO Code OING SBGL
City Gorgan Rio De Janeiro
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation -24 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 36.910000, 54.400000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Gorgan (GBT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorgan Airport (GBT) in Gorgan, Iran to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12,156 kilometers (7,554 miles / 6,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 01:21 in Gorgan, it's 18:51 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.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gorgan (GBT) 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 Gorgan Airport (GBT) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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