GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,411 km
7,091 miles
KHY
Khoy
Iran
Distance
11,411 km
7,091 mi / 6,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG KHY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Khoy Airport
IATA Code GIG KHY
ICAO Code SBGL OITK
City Rio De Janeiro Khoy
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 28 ft 3,981 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.430000, 44.970000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Khoy (KHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Khoy Airport (KHY) in Khoy, Iran is 11,411 kilometers (7,091 miles / 6,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 18:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:38 in Khoy. 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 3,953 feet between the two airports. Khoy Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Khoy (KHY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 251° (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 Khoy Airport (KHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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