GAY
Gaya Airport
India
14,771 km
9,178 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
14,771 km
9,178 mi / 7,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
261°
west

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GAY GIG
Airport Name Gaya Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GAY GIG
ICAO Code VEGY SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 380 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 24.740000, 84.950000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Gaya Airport (GAY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gaya Airport (GAY) in Gaya Airport, India to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14,771 kilometers (9,178 miles / 7,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 03:42 in Gaya Airport, it's 19:12 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 Gaya Airport (GAY) 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 Gaya Airport (GAY) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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