GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,805 km
8,578 miles
KQH
Kishangarh
India
Distance
13,805 km
8,578 mi / 7,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
72°
east northeast

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GIG KQH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Kishangarh Airport, Ajmer
IATA Code GIG KQH
ICAO Code SBGL VIKG
City Rio De Janeiro Kishangarh
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 1,477 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 26.590000, 74.820000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Kishangarh (KQH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Kishangarh Airport, Ajmer (KQH) in Kishangarh, India is 13,805 kilometers (8,578 miles / 7,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 03:09 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:39 in Kishangarh. 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 1,449 feet between the two airports. Kishangarh Airport, Ajmer sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Kishangarh (KQH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 259° (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 Kishangarh Airport, Ajmer (KQH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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