DEL
New Delhi
India
15,174 km
9,429 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
15,174 km
9,429 mi / 8,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
252°
west southwest

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DEL RIG
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code DEL RIG
ICAO Code VIDP SJRG
City New Delhi Rio Grande
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 777 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 -32.080000, -52.160000

New Delhi (DEL) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 15,174 kilometers (9,429 miles / 8,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 13:55 in New Delhi, it's 05:25 in Rio Grande. 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 Grande (RIG) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 81° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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