GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,853 km
7,365 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
11,853 km
7,365 mi / 6,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
58°
east northeast

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GIG THR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code GIG THR
ICAO Code SBGL OIII
City Rio De Janeiro Tehran
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 28 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.690000, 51.310000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 11,853 kilometers (7,365 miles / 6,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 20:51 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:21 in Tehran. 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 3,934 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) 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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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