GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,913 km
9,888 miles
TEI
Tezu
India
Distance
15,913 km
9,888 mi / 8,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
73°
east northeast

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GIG TEI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tezu Airport
IATA Code GIG TEI
ICAO Code SBGL VETJ
City Rio De Janeiro Tezu
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 800 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 27.940000, 96.130000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tezu (TEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tezu Airport (TEI) in Tezu, India is 15,913 kilometers (9,888 miles / 8,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 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 23:00 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:30 in Tezu. 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 Tezu (TEI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 269° (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 Tezu Airport (TEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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