GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,080 km
9,370 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
15,080 km
9,370 mi / 8,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
74°
east northeast

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GIG TPJ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code GIG TPJ
ICAO Code SBGL VNTJ
City Rio De Janeiro Taplejung
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 28 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 27.350000, 87.700000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 15,080 kilometers (9,370 miles / 8,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 18:55 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:40 in Taplejung. 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 7,962 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 265° (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 Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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