GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,654 km
9,106 miles
GOP
Gorakhpur
India
Distance
14,654 km
9,106 mi / 7,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
74°
east northeast

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GIG GOP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gorakhpur Airport
IATA Code GIG GOP
ICAO Code SBGL VEGK
City Rio De Janeiro Gorakhpur
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 259 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 26.740000, 83.450000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gorakhpur (GOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) in Gorakhpur, India is 14,654 kilometers (9,106 miles / 7,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 India. 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 15:47 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:17 in Gorakhpur. 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 Gorakhpur (GOP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 262° (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 Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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