# Distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Fort Sandeman (PZH)

> 13,385 km · estimated flight time 17h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 13,385 km / 8,317 mi / 7,227 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 17h
- **Heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 260° (west)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Pakistan
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 17:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:19 in Fort Sandeman)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,700 ft (PZH is higher than GIG)

## Airports

### [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO: SBGL
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -22.810000, -43.250000
- Elevation: 28 ft

### [Zhob Airport (PZH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pzh-fort-sandeman-zhob-airport/1ef266df-82bc-6ab4-a299-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fort Sandeman, Pakistan
- ICAO: OPZB
- Timezone: Asia/Karachi
- Coordinates: 31.360000, 69.460000
- Elevation: 4,728 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:19 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:19 in Fort Sandeman.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zhob Airport (PZH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pzh-fort-sandeman-zhob-airport/1ef266df-82bc-6ab4-a299-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)