GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,526 km
8,405 miles
LBD
Khudzhand
Tajikistan
Distance
13,526 km
8,405 mi / 7,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LBD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Khudzhand Airport
IATA Code GIG LBD
ICAO Code SBGL UTDL
City Rio De Janeiro Khudzhand
Country Brazil Tajikistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation 28 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.220000, 69.690000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Khudzhand (LBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Khudzhand Airport (LBD) in Khudzhand, Tajikistan is 13,526 kilometers (8,405 miles / 7,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Tajikistan. 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 21:31 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:31 in Khudzhand. With a 8-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 1,422 feet between the two airports. Khudzhand Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Khudzhand (LBD) 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 Khudzhand Airport (LBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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