AJK
Araak
Iran
11,676 km
7,255 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
11,676 km
7,255 mi / 6,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
252°
west southwest

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AJK GIG
Airport Name Arak Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AJK GIG
ICAO Code OIHR SBGL
City Araak Rio De Janeiro
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,440 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 49.850000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Araak (AJK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arak Airport (AJK) in Araak, Iran to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11,676 kilometers (7,255 miles / 6,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 14:20 in Araak, it's 07:50 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 5,412 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Arak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Araak (AJK) 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 Arak Airport (AJK) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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