GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,807 km
7,337 miles
IFN
Isfahan
Iran
Distance
11,807 km
7,337 mi / 6,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
61°
east northeast

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GIG IFN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport
IATA Code GIG IFN
ICAO Code SBGL OIFM
City Rio De Janeiro Isfahan
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 28 ft 5,059 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 32.750000, 51.860000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Isfahan (IFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) in Isfahan, Iran is 11,807 kilometers (7,337 miles / 6,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 22:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:18 in Isfahan. 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 5,031 feet between the two airports. Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International 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 Isfahan (IFN) 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 Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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