GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,658 km
7,244 miles
ZTU
Zaqatala
Azerbaijan
Distance
11,658 km
7,244 mi / 6,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG ZTU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Zaqatala International Airport
IATA Code GIG ZTU
ICAO Code SBGL UBBY
City Rio De Janeiro Zaqatala
Country Brazil Azerbaijan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Baku
Elevation 28 ft 1,279 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 41.560000, 46.670000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Zaqatala (ZTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU) in Zaqatala, Azerbaijan is 11,658 kilometers (7,244 miles / 6,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Azerbaijan. 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 05:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:12 in Zaqatala. With a 7-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 1,251 feet between the two airports. Zaqatala International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Zaqatala (ZTU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 252° (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 Zaqatala International Airport (ZTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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