# Distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Siliguri (IXB)

> 15,135 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,135 km / 9,404 mi / 8,172 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 75° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 264° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → India
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +8.5h (When it's 23:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:39 in Siliguri)
- **Elevation difference**: 384 ft (IXB is higher than GIG)

## Airports

### [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO: SBGL
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -22.810000, -43.250000
- Elevation: 28 ft

### [Bagdogra Airport (IXB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixb-siliguri-bagdogra-airport/1ef266df-f005-64a4-a9d3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Siliguri, India
- ICAO: VEBD
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 26.680000, 88.330000
- Elevation: 412 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 23:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:39 in Siliguri.
With a 8.5-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Bagdogra Airport (IXB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ixb-siliguri-bagdogra-airport/1ef266df-f005-64a4-a9d3-06bb2780ed98)
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