GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,559 km
8,425 miles
PCA
Portage Creek
United States
Distance
13,559 km
8,425 mi / 7,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PCA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Portage Creek Airport
IATA Code GIG PCA
ICAO Code SBGL PAOC
City Rio De Janeiro Portage Creek
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 58.910000, -157.710000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Portage Creek (PCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Portage Creek Airport (PCA) in Portage Creek, United States is 13,559 kilometers (8,425 miles / 7,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 United States. 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 08:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:21 in Portage Creek. With a 6-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 Portage Creek (PCA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Portage Creek Airport (PCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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