GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,685 km
9,746 miles
ZER
Zero Airport
India
Distance
15,685 km
9,746 mi / 8,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
74°
east northeast

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GIG ZER
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Zero Airport
IATA Code GIG ZER
ICAO Code SBGL VEZO
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 28 ft 5,403 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 27.590000, 93.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Zero Airport (ZER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Zero Airport (ZER) in Zero Airport, India is 15,685 kilometers (9,746 miles / 8,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 08:00 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:30 in Zero 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,375 feet between the two airports. Zero Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zero Airport (ZER) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 267° (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 Zero Airport (ZER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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