GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,460 km
9,606 miles
ZHM
Shamshernagar
Bangladesh
Distance
15,460 km
9,606 mi / 8,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG ZHM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Shamshernagar Airport
IATA Code GIG ZHM
ICAO Code SBGL VGSH
City Rio De Janeiro Shamshernagar
Country Brazil Bangladesh
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 28 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 24.420000, 91.880000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 15,460 kilometers (9,606 miles / 8,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 00:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:32 in Shamshernagar. With a 9-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 Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 263° (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 Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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