GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,557 km
9,045 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
14,557 km
9,045 mi / 7,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG RUK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code GIG RUK
ICAO Code SBGL VNRK
City Rio De Janeiro Rukumkot
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 28 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 28.630000, 82.190000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 14,557 kilometers (9,045 miles / 7,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 16:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:52 in Rukumkot. 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 2,472 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) 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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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