GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
16,174 km
10,050 miles
PKC
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Russia
Distance
16,174 km
10,050 mi / 8,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
337°
north northwest

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GIG PKC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Yelizovo Airport
IATA Code GIG PKC
ICAO Code SBGL UHPP
City Rio De Janeiro Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Anadyr
Elevation 28 ft 131 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 53.170000, 158.450000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (PKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Yelizovo Airport (PKC) in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia is 16,174 kilometers (10,050 miles / 8,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 22:43 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:43 in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. With a 15-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 Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky (PKC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 37° (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 Yelizovo Airport (PKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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