GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,920 km
9,271 miles
RHP
Ramechhap
Nepal
Distance
14,920 km
9,271 mi / 8,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG RHP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ramechhap Airport
IATA Code GIG RHP
ICAO Code SBGL VNRC
City Rio De Janeiro Ramechhap
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 28 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 27.390000, 86.060000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ramechhap (RHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ramechhap Airport (RHP) in Ramechhap, Nepal is 14,920 kilometers (9,271 miles / 8,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 05:52 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:37 in Ramechhap. 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 1,527 feet between the two airports. Ramechhap Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Ramechhap (RHP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 264° (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 Ramechhap Airport (RHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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