GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,891 km
7,388 miles
ZXT
Baku
Azerbaijan
Distance
11,891 km
7,388 mi / 6,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

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GIG ZXT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Zabrat Airport
IATA Code GIG ZXT
ICAO Code SBGL UBTT
City Rio De Janeiro Baku
Country Brazil Azerbaijan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Baku
Elevation 28 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.500000, 49.980000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Baku (ZXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Zabrat Airport (ZXT) in Baku, Azerbaijan is 11,891 kilometers (7,388 miles / 6,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 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 05:44 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:44 in Baku. 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.

The return flight from Baku (ZXT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 254° (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 Zabrat Airport (ZXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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