GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,278 km
7,008 miles
VAN
Van
Turkey
Distance
11,278 km
7,008 mi / 6,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG VAN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Van Ferit Melen Airport
IATA Code GIG VAN
ICAO Code SBGL LTCI
City Rio De Janeiro Van
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 28 ft 5,480 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.470000, 43.330000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Van (VAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) in Van, Turkey is 11,278 kilometers (7,008 miles / 6,090 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 17:06 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:06 in Van. 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 5,452 feet between the two airports. Van Ferit Melen 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 Van (VAN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 250° (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 Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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