GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,618 km
8,462 miles
PEW
Peshawar
Pakistan
Distance
13,618 km
8,462 mi / 7,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG PEW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Peshawar International Airport
IATA Code GIG PEW
ICAO Code SBGL OPPS
City Rio De Janeiro Peshawar
Country Brazil Pakistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Karachi
Elevation 28 ft 1,158 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 33.990000, 71.510000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Peshawar (PEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Peshawar International Airport (PEW) in Peshawar, Pakistan is 13,618 kilometers (8,462 miles / 7,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 02:29 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:29 in Peshawar. 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 1,130 feet between the two airports. Peshawar International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Peshawar (PEW) 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 Peshawar International Airport (PEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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