AFZ
Sabzevar
Iran
12,414 km
7,714 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
12,414 km
7,714 mi / 6,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AFZ GIG
Airport Name Sabzevar National Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AFZ GIG
ICAO Code OIMS SBGL
City Sabzevar Rio De Janeiro
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,010 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 36.170000, 57.600000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Sabzevar (AFZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabzevar National Airport (AFZ) in Sabzevar, Iran to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12,414 kilometers (7,714 miles / 6,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Iran 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 08:41 in Sabzevar, it's 02:11 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 2,982 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Sabzevar National Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sabzevar (AFZ) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Sabzevar National Airport (AFZ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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