GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,148 km
8,791 miles
VGA
Vijayawada Airport
India
Distance
14,148 km
8,791 mi / 7,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
86°
east

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GIG VGA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Vijayawada Airport
IATA Code GIG VGA
ICAO Code SBGL VOBZ
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 16.530000, 80.800000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) in Vijayawada Airport, India is 14,148 kilometers (8,791 miles / 7,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 18:41 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:11 in Vijayawada Airport. 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 Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). 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 Vijayawada Airport (VGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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