DHI
Dhangarhi
Nepal
14,402 km
8,949 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
14,402 km
8,949 mi / 7,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

DHI GIG
Airport Name Dhangarhi Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DHI GIG
ICAO Code VNDH SBGL
City Dhangarhi Rio De Janeiro
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 690 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 28.750000, 80.580000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Dhangarhi (DHI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhangarhi Airport (DHI) in Dhangarhi, Nepal to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14,402 kilometers (8,949 miles / 7,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Nepal 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 00:18 in Dhangarhi, it's 15:33 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 8.75-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 Dhangarhi (DHI) follows a heading of 71° (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 Dhangarhi Airport (DHI) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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