GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,285 km
9,498 miles
RUP
Rupsi India Airport
India
Distance
15,285 km
9,498 mi / 8,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG RUP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Rupsi India Airport
IATA Code GIG RUP
ICAO Code SBGL VERU
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 131 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 26.140000, 89.910000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Rupsi India Airport (RUP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Rupsi India Airport (RUP) in Rupsi India Airport, India is 15,285 kilometers (9,498 miles / 8,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 15:56 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:26 in Rupsi India 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 Rupsi India Airport (RUP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 264° (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 Rupsi India Airport (RUP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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