GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,508 km
8,393 miles
PIZ
Point Lay
United States
Distance
13,508 km
8,393 mi / 7,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PIZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Point Lay Lrrs Airport
IATA Code GIG PIZ
ICAO Code SBGL PPIZ
City Rio De Janeiro Point Lay
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 69.730000, -163.010000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Point Lay (PIZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) in Point Lay, United States is 13,508 kilometers (8,393 miles / 7,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:37 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:37 in Point Lay. 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 Point Lay (PIZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). 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 Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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