GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,019 km
6,847 miles
IQA
Hit
Iraq
Distance
11,019 km
6,847 mi / 5,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG IQA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Al Asad Air Base
IATA Code GIG IQA
ICAO Code SBGL ORAA
City Rio De Janeiro Hit
Country Brazil Iraq
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 28 ft 618 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 33.790000, 42.440000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Hit (IQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq is 11,019 kilometers (6,847 miles / 5,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Iraq. 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 00:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:15 in Hit. 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.

The return flight from Hit (IQA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (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 Al Asad Air Base (IQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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