GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,976 km
8,684 miles
IXP
Pathankot Air Force Station
India
Distance
13,976 km
8,684 mi / 7,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
66°
east northeast

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GIG IXP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pathankot Air Force Station
IATA Code GIG IXP
ICAO Code SBGL VIPK
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 1,017 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 32.230000, 75.630000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pathankot Air Force Station (IXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pathankot Air Force Station (IXP) in Pathankot Air Force Station, India is 13,976 kilometers (8,684 miles / 7,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 00:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:42 in Pathankot Air Force Station. 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 Pathankot Air Force Station (IXP) 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 Pathankot Air Force Station (IXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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