GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,313 km
7,029 miles
LED
St. Petersburg
Russia
Distance
11,313 km
7,029 mi / 6,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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GIG LED
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pulkovo Airport
IATA Code GIG LED
ICAO Code SBGL ULLI
City Rio De Janeiro St. Petersburg
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 28 ft 78 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 59.800000, 30.260000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to St. Petersburg (LED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pulkovo Airport (LED) in St. Petersburg, Russia is 11,313 kilometers (7,029 miles / 6,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:25 in St. Petersburg. With a 6-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 St. Petersburg (LED) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). 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 Pulkovo Airport (LED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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