GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,636 km
7,230 miles
JWN
Zanjan Airport
Iran
Distance
11,636 km
7,230 mi / 6,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG JWN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Zanjan Airport
IATA Code GIG JWN
ICAO Code SBGL OITZ
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 28 ft 5,382 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 36.770000, 48.360000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Zanjan Airport (JWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Zanjan Airport (JWN) in Zanjan Airport, Iran is 11,636 kilometers (7,230 miles / 6,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 09:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:00 in Zanjan Airport. 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 5,354 feet between the two airports. Zanjan 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 Zanjan Airport (JWN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 252° (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 Zanjan Airport (JWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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