GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,979 km
7,443 miles
OHS
Sohar
Oman
Distance
11,979 km
7,443 mi / 6,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
70°
east northeast

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GIG OHS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sohar Airport
IATA Code GIG OHS
ICAO Code SBGL OOSH
City Rio De Janeiro Sohar
Country Brazil Oman
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Muscat
Elevation 28 ft 105 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 24.460000, 56.630000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sohar (OHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sohar Airport (OHS) in Sohar, Oman is 11,979 kilometers (7,443 miles / 6,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Oman. 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 13:06 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:06 in Sohar. With a 7-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 Sohar (OHS) 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 Sohar Airport (OHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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