GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,895 km
8,634 miles
GIL
Gilgit
Pakistan
Distance
13,895 km
8,634 mi / 7,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
61°
east northeast

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GIG GIL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gilgit Airport
IATA Code GIG GIL
ICAO Code SBGL OPGT
City Rio De Janeiro Gilgit
Country Brazil Pakistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Karachi
Elevation 28 ft 4,796 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.920000, 74.330000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gilgit (GIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, Pakistan is 13,895 kilometers (8,634 miles / 7,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:05 in Gilgit. With a 8-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 4,768 feet between the two airports. Gilgit Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Gilgit (GIL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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