GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,455 km
8,982 miles
TPU
Tikapur
Nepal
Distance
14,455 km
8,982 mi / 7,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
71°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG TPU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tikapur Airport
IATA Code GIG TPU
ICAO Code SBGL VNTP
City Rio De Janeiro Tikapur
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 28 ft 797 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 28.520000, 81.150000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tikapur (TPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tikapur Airport (TPU) in Tikapur, Nepal is 14,455 kilometers (8,982 miles / 7,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 08:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:50 in Tikapur. 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 Tikapur (TPU) 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 Tikapur Airport (TPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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