GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,444 km
8,975 miles
SIH
Silgadi Doti
Nepal
Distance
14,444 km
8,975 mi / 7,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG SIH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Silgadi Doti Airport
IATA Code GIG SIH
ICAO Code SBGL VNDT
City Rio De Janeiro Silgadi Doti
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 28 ft 2,100 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 29.260000, 80.940000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Silgadi Doti (SIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Silgadi Doti Airport (SIH) in Silgadi Doti, Nepal is 14,444 kilometers (8,975 miles / 7,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 17:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:55 in Silgadi Doti. 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 2,072 feet between the two airports. Silgadi Doti Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

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

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