GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,767 km
7,312 miles
SYZ
Shiraz
Iran
Distance
11,767 km
7,312 mi / 6,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SYZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport
IATA Code GIG SYZ
ICAO Code SBGL OISS
City Rio De Janeiro Shiraz
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 28 ft 4,920 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 29.540000, 52.590000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Shiraz (SYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) in Shiraz, Iran is 11,767 kilometers (7,312 miles / 6,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 01:50 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:20 in Shiraz. 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 4,892 feet between the two airports. Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Shiraz (SYZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 252° (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 Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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