GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,815 km
7,341 miles
PYK
Payam Airport
Iran
Distance
11,815 km
7,341 mi / 6,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
57°
east northeast

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GIG PYK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Payam Airport
IATA Code GIG PYK
ICAO Code SBGL OIIP
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 28 ft 4,170 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.780000, 50.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Payam Airport (PYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Payam Airport (PYK) in Payam Airport, Iran is 11,815 kilometers (7,341 miles / 6,379 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 10:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:51 in Payam 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 4,142 feet between the two airports. Payam Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Payam Airport (PYK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 253° (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 Payam Airport (PYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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