BHU
Bhavnagar
India
13,428 km
8,344 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,428 km
8,344 mi / 7,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
256°
west southwest

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BHU GIG
Airport Name Bhavnagar Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BHU GIG
ICAO Code VABV SBGL
City Bhavnagar Rio De Janeiro
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 44 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 21.750000, 72.190000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bhavnagar (BHU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) in Bhavnagar, India to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,428 kilometers (8,344 miles / 7,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 India with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:22 in Bhavnagar, it's 11:52 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 8.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bhavnagar (BHU) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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