GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,710 km
9,762 miles
IXI
Lilabari
India
Distance
15,710 km
9,762 mi / 8,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
74°
east northeast

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GIG IXI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport North Lakhimpur Airport
IATA Code GIG IXI
ICAO Code SBGL VELR
City Rio De Janeiro Lilabari
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 330 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 27.300000, 94.100000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lilabari (IXI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to North Lakhimpur Airport (IXI) in Lilabari, India is 15,710 kilometers (9,762 miles / 8,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 12:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:04 in Lilabari. 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 Lilabari (IXI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 267° (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 North Lakhimpur Airport (IXI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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