GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,985 km
7,447 miles
GSM
Dayrestan Airport
Iran
Distance
11,985 km
7,447 mi / 6,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
68°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG GSM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Dayrestan Airport
IATA Code GIG GSM
ICAO Code SBGL OIKQ
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 28 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 26.750000, 55.900000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Dayrestan Airport (GSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Dayrestan Airport (GSM) in Dayrestan Airport, Iran is 11,985 kilometers (7,447 miles / 6,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Iran. 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 14:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:18 in Dayrestan Airport. 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.

The return flight from Dayrestan Airport (GSM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 253° (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 Dayrestan Airport (GSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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