GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,071 km
5,637 miles
PMA
Chake
Tanzania
Distance
9,071 km
5,637 mi / 4,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
92°
east

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GIG PMA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pemba Airport
IATA Code GIG PMA
ICAO Code SBGL HTPE
City Rio De Janeiro Chake
Country Brazil Tanzania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 28 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -5.260000, 39.810000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chake (PMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pemba Airport (PMA) in Chake, Tanzania is 9,071 kilometers (5,637 miles / 4,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Tanzania. 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 20:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:05 in Chake. 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 Chake (PMA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Pemba Airport (PMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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