GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,214 km
7,590 miles
JYR
Jiroft Airport
Iran
Distance
12,214 km
7,590 mi / 6,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG JYR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Jiroft Airport
IATA Code GIG JYR
ICAO Code SBGL OIKJ
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 28 ft 2,663 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 28.730000, 57.670000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Jiroft Airport (JYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Jiroft Airport (JYR) in Jiroft Airport, Iran is 12,214 kilometers (7,590 miles / 6,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 01:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:04 in Jiroft 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,635 feet between the two airports. Jiroft Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Jiroft Airport (JYR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 254° (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 Jiroft Airport (JYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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