GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,111 km
7,525 miles
RJN
Rafsanjan Airport
Iran
Distance
12,111 km
7,525 mi / 6,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
64°
east northeast

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GIG RJN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rafsanjan Airport
IATA Code GIG RJN
ICAO Code SBGL OIKR
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 28 ft 5,298 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 30.300000, 56.050000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) in Rafsanjan Airport, Iran is 12,111 kilometers (7,525 miles / 6,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 18:24 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:54 in Rafsanjan 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 5,270 feet between the two airports. Rafsanjan 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 Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 254° (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 Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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