GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,856 km
6,745 miles
SFQ
Sanliurfa
Turkey
Distance
10,856 km
6,745 mi / 5,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SFQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sanliurfa Airport
IATA Code GIG SFQ
ICAO Code SBGL LTCH
City Rio De Janeiro Sanliurfa
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 28 ft 1,483 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.090000, 38.850000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sanliurfa (SFQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) in Sanliurfa, Turkey is 10,856 kilometers (6,745 miles / 5,862 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 Turkey. 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 09:39 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:39 in Sanliurfa. With a 6-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 1,455 feet between the two airports. Sanliurfa Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Sanliurfa (SFQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 247° (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 Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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