GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,495 km
8,385 miles
IXG
Belgaum Airport
India
Distance
13,495 km
8,385 mi / 7,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
85°
east

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GIG IXG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Belgaum Airport
IATA Code GIG IXG
ICAO Code SBGL VABM
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 2,487 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 15.860000, 74.620000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Belgaum Airport (IXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Belgaum Airport (IXG) in Belgaum Airport, India is 13,495 kilometers (8,385 miles / 7,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 06:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:00 in Belgaum Airport. 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Belgaum Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Belgaum Airport (IXG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 253° (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 Belgaum Airport (IXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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