GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,352 km
8,296 miles
PTA
Port Alsworth
United States
Distance
13,352 km
8,296 mi / 7,209 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PTA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Port Alsworth Airport
IATA Code GIG PTA
ICAO Code SBGL KTPO
City Rio De Janeiro Port Alsworth
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 280 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 60.200000, -154.320000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Port Alsworth (PTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) in Port Alsworth, United States is 13,352 kilometers (8,296 miles / 7,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 17:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:32 in Port Alsworth. 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 Port Alsworth (PTA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Port Alsworth Airport (PTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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