GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,897 km
9,257 miles
JKR
Janakpur
Nepal
Distance
14,897 km
9,257 mi / 8,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG JKR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Janakpur Airport
IATA Code GIG JKR
ICAO Code SBGL VNJP
City Rio De Janeiro Janakpur
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 28 ft 256 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 26.710000, 85.920000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Janakpur (JKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Janakpur Airport (JKR) in Janakpur, Nepal is 14,897 kilometers (9,257 miles / 8,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Nepal. 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 23:58 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:43 in Janakpur. With a 8.75-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 Janakpur (JKR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 263° (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 Janakpur Airport (JKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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