GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,799 km
9,196 miles
PAT
Patna
India
Distance
14,799 km
9,196 mi / 7,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
76°
east northeast

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GIG PAT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
IATA Code GIG PAT
ICAO Code SBGL VEPT
City Rio De Janeiro Patna
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 170 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 25.590000, 85.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Patna (PAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) in Patna, India is 14,799 kilometers (9,196 miles / 7,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 21:56 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:26 in Patna. 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 Patna (PAT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 262° (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 Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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