GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,197 km
9,443 miles
IXZ
Port Blair
India
Distance
15,197 km
9,443 mi / 8,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
97°
east

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GIG IXZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Vir Savarkar International Airport
IATA Code GIG IXZ
ICAO Code SBGL VOPB
City Rio De Janeiro Port Blair
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 11.640000, 92.730000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Port Blair (IXZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Vir Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) in Port Blair, India is 15,197 kilometers (9,443 miles / 8,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 01:04 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:34 in Port Blair. 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 Port Blair (IXZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (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 Vir Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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