GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,607 km
7,213 miles
NUJ
Hamadan
Iran
Distance
11,607 km
7,213 mi / 6,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NUJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Hamadan Air Base
IATA Code GIG NUJ
ICAO Code SBGL OIHS
City Rio De Janeiro Hamadan
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 28 ft 5,609 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.210000, 48.650000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Hamadan (NUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) in Hamadan, Iran is 11,607 kilometers (7,213 miles / 6,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 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 17:43 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:13 in Hamadan. 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 5,581 feet between the two airports. Hamadan Air Base 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 Hamadan (NUJ) 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 Hamadan Air Base (NUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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