GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,480 km
7,754 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
12,480 km
7,754 mi / 6,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG XBJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code GIG XBJ
ICAO Code SBGL OIMB
City Rio De Janeiro Birjand
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 28 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 32.900000, 59.270000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 12,480 kilometers (7,754 miles / 6,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 14:03 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:33 in Birjand. 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 4,924 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 256° (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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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