BLR
Bangalore
India
13,719 km
8,525 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,719 km
8,525 mi / 7,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
251°
west southwest

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BLR GIG
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code BLR GIG
ICAO Code VOBL SBGL
City Bangalore Rio De Janeiro
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,000 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Bangalore (BLR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,719 kilometers (8,525 miles / 7,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 12:38 in Bangalore, it's 04:08 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,972 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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