Distance From Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport, GIG - IKA Distance

The distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is 7352 miles or 11831 kilometers or 6384 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil ) to Tehran ( Iran )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio De Janeiro and Tehran takes around 16 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Imam Khomeini International Airport, Tehran, Iran is 16 hours 54 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GIG - IKA

Kilometers		11831 km
Statute Miles		7352 miles
Nautical Miles		6384 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 54 minutes

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Imam Khomeini International Airport Flight Route Map - GIG to IKA Flight Path

Location of Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport & Imam Khomeini International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio De Janeiro to Tehran nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Tehran, Iran. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Tehran, Iran.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIG - IKA

Time difference between Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) and Tehran (Iran) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Tehran time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-14, 03:50:09 -03
Tehran (Iran)	2025-12-14, 10:20:09 +0330

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Destination

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA / OIIE) Tehran, Iran