GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,667 km
9,735 miles
IMF
Imphal
India
Distance
15,667 km
9,735 mi / 8,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG IMF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Imphal Airport
IATA Code GIG IMF
ICAO Code SBGL VEIM
City Rio De Janeiro Imphal
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 2,540 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 24.760000, 93.900000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Imphal (IMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Imphal Airport (IMF) in Imphal, India is 15,667 kilometers (9,735 miles / 8,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 13:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:37 in Imphal. 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 2,512 feet between the two airports. Imphal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Imphal (IMF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 264° (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 Imphal Airport (IMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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