GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,504 km
7,148 miles
TBZ
Tabriz
Iran
Distance
11,504 km
7,148 mi / 6,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
54°
northeast

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GIG TBZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tabriz International Airport
IATA Code GIG TBZ
ICAO Code SBGL OITT
City Rio De Janeiro Tabriz
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 28 ft 4,459 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.130000, 46.230000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tabriz (TBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) in Tabriz, Iran is 11,504 kilometers (7,148 miles / 6,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 19:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:52 in Tabriz. 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 4,431 feet between the two airports. Tabriz International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Tabriz (TBZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 251° (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 Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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