AJL
Aizawl
India
15,526 km
9,647 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
15,526 km
9,647 mi / 8,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

AJL GIG
Airport Name Lengpui Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code AJL GIG
ICAO Code VELP SBGL
City Aizawl Rio De Janeiro
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,398 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 92.620000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Aizawl (AJL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lengpui Airport (AJL) in Aizawl, India to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,526 kilometers (9,647 miles / 8,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 India with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:03 in Aizawl, it's 18:33 in Rio De Janeiro. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,370 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Lengpui Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Aizawl (AJL) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lengpui Airport (AJL) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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