GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,172 km
8,185 miles
PBD
Porbandar
India
Distance
13,172 km
8,185 mi / 7,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG PBD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Porbandar Airport
IATA Code GIG PBD
ICAO Code SBGL VAPR
City Rio De Janeiro Porbandar
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 21.650000, 69.660000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Porbandar (PBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Porbandar Airport (PBD) in Porbandar, India is 13,172 kilometers (8,185 miles / 7,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 20:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:24 in Porbandar. 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 Porbandar (PBD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 255° (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 Porbandar Airport (PBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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