GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,882 km
9,247 miles
LTG
Langtang
Nepal
Distance
14,882 km
9,247 mi / 8,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LTG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Langtang Airport
IATA Code GIG LTG
ICAO Code SBGL VNLT
City Rio De Janeiro Langtang
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 28 ft 12,000 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 28.200000, 85.580000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Langtang (LTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Langtang Airport (LTG) in Langtang, Nepal is 14,882 kilometers (9,247 miles / 8,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Nepal. 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 10:51 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:36 in Langtang. With a 8.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 11,972 feet between the two airports. Langtang Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Langtang (LTG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 265° (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 Langtang Airport (LTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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