GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,173 km
8,807 miles
IXL
Leh
India
Distance
14,173 km
8,807 mi / 7,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
64°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG IXL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
IATA Code GIG IXL
ICAO Code SBGL VILH
City Rio De Janeiro Leh
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 10,682 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 34.140000, 77.550000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Leh (IXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) in Leh, India is 14,173 kilometers (8,807 miles / 7,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 22:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:32 in Leh. 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 10,654 feet between the two airports. Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leh (IXL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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