GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,915 km
7,404 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
11,915 km
7,404 mi / 6,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PCN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code GIG PCN
ICAO Code SBGL NZPN
City Rio De Janeiro Picton
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 28 ft 161 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -41.350000, 173.960000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 11,915 kilometers (7,404 miles / 6,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:49 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:49 in Picton. With a 16-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 Picton (PCN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). 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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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