GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,126 km
8,156 miles
UET
Quetta
Pakistan
Distance
13,126 km
8,156 mi / 7,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG UET
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Quetta International Airport
IATA Code GIG UET
ICAO Code SBGL OPQT
City Rio De Janeiro Quetta
Country Brazil Pakistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Karachi
Elevation 28 ft 5,267 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 30.250000, 66.940000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Quetta (UET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Quetta International Airport (UET) in Quetta, Pakistan is 13,126 kilometers (8,156 miles / 7,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:22 in Quetta. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,239 feet between the two airports. Quetta International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quetta (UET) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 259° (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 Quetta International Airport (UET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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