GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,928 km
8,654 miles
HYD
Hyderabad
India
Distance
13,928 km
8,654 mi / 7,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
84°
east

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GIG HYD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad
IATA Code GIG HYD
ICAO Code SBGL VOHS
City Rio De Janeiro Hyderabad
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 2,024 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 17.230000, 78.430000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Hyderabad (HYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 13,928 kilometers (8,654 miles / 7,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 India. 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 05:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:57 in Hyderabad. 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 1,996 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). 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 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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