GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,840 km
6,735 miles
SSX
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
10,840 km
6,735 mi / 5,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SSX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Samsun Samair Airport
IATA Code GIG SSX
ICAO Code SBGL LTAQ
City Rio De Janeiro Samsun
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 28 ft 521 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 41.280000, 36.310000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Samsun (SSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) in Samsun, Turkey is 10,840 kilometers (6,735 miles / 5,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 00:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:05 in Samsun. 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.

The return flight from Samsun (SSX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 246° (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 Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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