GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,733 km
8,533 miles
ISB
Islamabad
Pakistan
Distance
13,733 km
8,533 mi / 7,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG ISB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Islamabad International Airport
IATA Code GIG ISB
ICAO Code SBGL OPIS
City Rio De Janeiro Islamabad
Country Brazil Pakistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Karachi
Elevation 28 ft 1,761 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 33.550000, 72.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Islamabad (ISB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) in Islamabad, Pakistan is 13,733 kilometers (8,533 miles / 7,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 21:26 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:26 in Islamabad. 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 1,733 feet between the two airports. Islamabad International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Islamabad (ISB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Islamabad International Airport (ISB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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