GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
1,523 km
946 miles
PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
Distance
1,523 km
946 mi / 822 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

GIG PNZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
IATA Code GIG PNZ
ICAO Code SBGL SBPL
City Rio De Janeiro Petrolina
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Bahia
Elevation 28 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -9.360000, -40.570000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Petrolina (PNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil is 1,523 kilometers (946 miles / 822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 04:24 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:24 in Petrolina.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,235 feet between the two airports. Senador Nilo Coelho Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Petrolina (PNZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 190° (south). 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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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