GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,449 km
5,871 miles
JFR
Paamiut
Greenland
Distance
9,449 km
5,871 mi / 5,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

GIG JFR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Paamiut Airport
IATA Code GIG JFR
ICAO Code SBGL BGPT
City Rio De Janeiro Paamiut
Country Brazil Greenland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nuuk
Elevation 28 ft 120 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 62.010000, -49.670000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Paamiut (JFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Paamiut Airport (JFR) in Paamiut, Greenland is 9,449 kilometers (5,871 miles / 5,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Greenland. 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 09:16 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:16 in Paamiut.

The return flight from Paamiut (JFR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 174° (south). 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 Paamiut Airport (JFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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