GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,431 km
8,967 miles
VTZ
Visakhapatnam
India
Distance
14,431 km
8,967 mi / 7,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
85°
east

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GIG VTZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Vishakhapatnam Airport
IATA Code GIG VTZ
ICAO Code SBGL VEVZ
City Rio De Janeiro Visakhapatnam
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 17.720000, 83.220000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) in Visakhapatnam, India is 14,431 kilometers (8,967 miles / 7,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 07:17 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:47 in Visakhapatnam. 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 Visakhapatnam (VTZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 255° (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 Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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