GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
12,089 km
7,512 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
12,089 km
7,512 mi / 6,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PYE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code GIG PYE
ICAO Code SBGL NCPY
City Rio De Janeiro Penrhyn Island
Country Brazil CK
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 28 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 12,089 kilometers (7,512 miles / 6,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 CK. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:20 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:20 in Penrhyn 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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). 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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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