GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,733 km
6,669 miles
PRI
Praslin Island
Seychelles
Distance
10,733 km
6,669 mi / 5,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

GIG PRI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Praslin Airport
IATA Code GIG PRI
ICAO Code SBGL FSPP
City Rio De Janeiro Praslin Island
Country Brazil Seychelles
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Mahe
Elevation 28 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -4.320000, 55.690000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Praslin Island (PRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Praslin Airport (PRI) in Praslin Island, Seychelles is 10,733 kilometers (6,669 miles / 5,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Seychelles. 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 23:10 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:10 in Praslin Island. With a 7-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 Praslin Island (PRI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 246° (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 Praslin Airport (PRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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