GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,763 km
7,931 miles
OAH
Shindand Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
12,763 km
7,931 mi / 6,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
62°
east northeast

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GIG OAH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Shindand Airport
IATA Code GIG OAH
ICAO Code SBGL OASD
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 28 ft 3,773 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 33.390000, 62.260000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Shindand Airport (OAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Shindand Airport (OAH) in Shindand Airport, Afghanistan is 12,763 kilometers (7,931 miles / 6,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 23:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:39 in Shindand Airport. With a 7.5-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 3,745 feet between the two airports. Shindand Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Shindand Airport (OAH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 258° (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 Shindand Airport (OAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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