GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,401 km
8,327 miles
RTC
Ratnagiri Airport
India
Distance
13,401 km
8,327 mi / 7,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
83°
east

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GIG RTC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ratnagiri Airport
IATA Code GIG RTC
ICAO Code SBGL VARG
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 305 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 17.010000, 73.330000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) in Ratnagiri Airport, India is 13,401 kilometers (8,327 miles / 7,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 12:29 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:59 in Ratnagiri Airport. 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 Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 253° (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 Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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