GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,380 km
7,071 miles
IGD
Igdir
Turkey
Distance
11,380 km
7,071 mi / 6,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
52°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG IGD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Igdir Airport
IATA Code GIG IGD
ICAO Code SBGL LTCT
City Rio De Janeiro Igdir
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 28 ft 3,101 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 39.980000, 43.880000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Igdir (IGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Igdir Airport (IGD) in Igdir, Turkey is 11,380 kilometers (7,071 miles / 6,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Turkey. 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 19:04 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:04 in Igdir. 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 3,073 feet between the two airports. Igdir Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Igdir (IGD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 250° (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 Igdir Airport (IGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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