DAM
Damascus
Syria
10,497 km
6,523 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,497 km
6,523 mi / 5,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Damascus
Heading
245°
west southwest

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DAM GIG
Airport Name Damascus International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DAM GIG
ICAO Code OSDI SBGL
City Damascus Rio De Janeiro
Country Syria Brazil
Timezone Asia/Damascus America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,020 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 33.410000, 36.520000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Damascus (DAM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Damascus International Airport (DAM) in Damascus, Syria to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,497 kilometers (6,523 miles / 5,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Syria 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 12:28 in Damascus, it's 06:28 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-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 1,992 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Damascus International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Damascus (DAM) follows a heading of 55° (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 Damascus International Airport (DAM) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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