GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,466 km
9,610 miles
ZYL
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Distance
15,466 km
9,610 mi / 8,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
78°
east northeast

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GIG ZYL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Osmany International Airport
IATA Code GIG ZYL
ICAO Code SBGL VGSY
City Rio De Janeiro Sylhet
Country Brazil Bangladesh
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 28 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 24.960000, 91.870000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sylhet (ZYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Osmany International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet, Bangladesh is 15,466 kilometers (9,610 miles / 8,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 08:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:27 in Sylhet. With a 9-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 Sylhet (ZYL) 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 Osmany International Airport (ZYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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