The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hesa Airport (IFH) in Hesa, Iran is 11,787 kilometers (7,324 miles / 6,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:50 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:20 in Hesa. 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 5,228 feet between the two airports. Hesa Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Hesa (IFH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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