GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,577 km
9,679 miles
IXS
Silchar
India
Distance
15,577 km
9,679 mi / 8,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
78°
east northeast

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GIG IXS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Silchar Airport
IATA Code GIG IXS
ICAO Code SBGL VEKU
City Rio De Janeiro Silchar
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 352 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 24.910000, 92.980000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Silchar (IXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Silchar Airport (IXS) in Silchar, India is 15,577 kilometers (9,679 miles / 8,411 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 09:16 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:46 in Silchar. 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 Silchar (IXS) 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 Silchar Airport (IXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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