The flight distance from Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) in Bhubaneswar, India to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14,765 kilometers (9,174 miles / 7,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 14:05 in Bhubaneswar, it's 05:35 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.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Bhubaneswar (BBI) follows a heading of 83° (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 Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.