GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,472 km
9,614 miles
IXH
Kailashahar Airport
India
Distance
15,472 km
9,614 mi / 8,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east northeast

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GIG IXH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kailashahar Airport
IATA Code GIG IXH
ICAO Code SBGL VEKR
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 24.310000, 92.010000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kailashahar Airport (IXH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kailashahar Airport (IXH) in Kailashahar Airport, India is 15,472 kilometers (9,614 miles / 8,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 16:56 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:26 in Kailashahar Airport. 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 Kailashahar Airport (IXH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 263° (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 Kailashahar Airport (IXH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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