GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,117 km
6,908 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
11,117 km
6,908 mi / 6,003 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG NJF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code GIG NJF
ICAO Code SBGL ORNI
City Rio De Janeiro Najaf
Country Brazil Iraq
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 28 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 31.990000, 44.400000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 11,117 kilometers (6,908 miles / 6,003 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Iraq. 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 04:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:32 in Najaf. 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.

The return flight from Najaf (NJF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (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 Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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