GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,625 km
9,087 miles
JRG
Veer Surendra Sai
India
Distance
14,625 km
9,087 mi / 7,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG JRG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Jharsuguda Airport
IATA Code GIG JRG
ICAO Code SBGL VEJH
City Rio De Janeiro Veer Surendra Sai
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 757 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 21.910000, 84.050000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Veer Surendra Sai (JRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Jharsuguda Airport (JRG) in Veer Surendra Sai, India is 14,625 kilometers (9,087 miles / 7,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 02:43 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:13 in Veer Surendra Sai. 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 Veer Surendra Sai (JRG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Jharsuguda Airport (JRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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