GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,551 km
5,313 miles
PAF
Pakuba Airport
Uganda
Distance
8,551 km
5,313 mi / 4,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
82°
east

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GIG PAF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pakuba Airport
IATA Code GIG PAF
ICAO Code SBGL HUPA
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Uganda
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 28 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 2.200000, 31.550000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pakuba Airport (PAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pakuba Airport (PAF) in Pakuba Airport, Uganda is 8,551 kilometers (5,313 miles / 4,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Uganda. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:01 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:01 in Pakuba Airport. 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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 246° (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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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