GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,819 km
6,723 miles
VAS
Sivas
Turkey
Distance
10,819 km
6,723 mi / 5,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
50°
northeast

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GIG VAS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sivas Airport
IATA Code GIG VAS
ICAO Code SBGL LTAR
City Rio De Janeiro Sivas
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 28 ft 5,236 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 39.810000, 36.900000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sivas (VAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sivas Airport (VAS) in Sivas, Turkey is 10,819 kilometers (6,723 miles / 5,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 13:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:09 in Sivas. 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 5,208 feet between the two airports. Sivas 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 Sivas (VAS) 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 Sivas Airport (VAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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