GAU
Guwahati
India
15,452 km
9,601 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
15,452 km
9,601 mi / 8,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

GAU GIG
Airport Name Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code GAU GIG
ICAO Code VEGT SBGL
City Guwahati Rio De Janeiro
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 162 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 26.110000, 91.590000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Guwahati (GAU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati, India to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,452 kilometers (9,601 miles / 8,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 06:34 in Guwahati, it's 22:04 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 Guwahati (GAU) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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