GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,540 km
7,792 miles
ZAH
Zahedan
Iran
Distance
12,540 km
7,792 mi / 6,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG ZAH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Zahedan International Airport
IATA Code GIG ZAH
ICAO Code SBGL OIZH
City Rio De Janeiro Zahedan
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 28 ft 4,564 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 29.480000, 60.910000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Zahedan (ZAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) in Zahedan, Iran is 12,540 kilometers (7,792 miles / 6,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 18:13 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:43 in Zahedan. 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 4,536 feet between the two airports. Zahedan International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Zahedan (ZAH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 256° (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 Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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