GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,100 km
8,761 miles
NAG
Naqpur
India
Distance
14,100 km
8,761 mi / 7,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG NAG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport
IATA Code GIG NAG
ICAO Code SBGL VANP
City Rio De Janeiro Naqpur
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 1,033 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 21.090000, 79.050000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Naqpur (NAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) in Naqpur, India is 14,100 kilometers (8,761 miles / 7,613 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 11:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:03 in Naqpur. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,005 feet between the two airports. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Naqpur (NAG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 257° (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 Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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