GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,121 km
3,804 miles
PCP
Principe Airport
São Tomé and Príncipe
Distance
6,121 km
3,804 mi / 3,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG PCP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Principe Airport
IATA Code GIG PCP
ICAO Code SBGL FPPR
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil São Tomé and Príncipe
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Sao_Tome
Elevation 28 ft 591 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 1.660000, 7.410000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Principe Airport (PCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Principe Airport (PCP) in Principe Airport, São Tomé and Príncipe is 6,121 kilometers (3,804 miles / 3,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 São Tomé and Príncipe. 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 02:58 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:58 in Principe Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Principe Airport (PCP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 240° (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 Principe Airport (PCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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