GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,303 km
8,266 miles
RAJ
Rajkot
India
Distance
13,303 km
8,266 mi / 7,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
76°
east northeast

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GIG RAJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rajkot Airport
IATA Code GIG RAJ
ICAO Code SBGL VARK
City Rio De Janeiro Rajkot
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 441 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 22.310000, 70.780000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rajkot (RAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rajkot Airport (RAJ) in Rajkot, India is 13,303 kilometers (8,266 miles / 7,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 15:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:52 in Rajkot. 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 Rajkot (RAJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 256° (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 Rajkot Airport (RAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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