AFS
Zarafshan
Uzbekistan
13,085 km
8,131 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,085 km
8,131 mi / 7,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Samarkand
Heading
263°
west

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Airport Comparison

AFS GIG
Airport Name Sugraly Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AFS GIG
ICAO Code UTSN SBGL
City Zarafshan Rio De Janeiro
Country Uzbekistan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Samarkand America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,396 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 41.610000, 64.230000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Zarafshan (AFS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sugraly Airport (AFS) in Zarafshan, Uzbekistan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,085 kilometers (8,131 miles / 7,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Uzbekistan with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:40 in Zarafshan, it's 11:40 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 8-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 1,368 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Sugraly Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Zarafshan (AFS) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sugraly Airport (AFS) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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