HYD
Hyderabad
India
14,805 km
9,200 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
14,805 km
9,200 mi / 7,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
242°
west southwest

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HYD RIG
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code HYD RIG
ICAO Code VOHS SJRG
City Hyderabad Rio Grande
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,024 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 14,805 kilometers (9,200 miles / 7,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 India with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:50 in Hyderabad, it's 16:20 in Rio Grande. 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 1,997 feet between the two airports. Rio Grande Airport sits lower than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) and Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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