GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,685 km
5,396 miles
PGF
Perpignan/Rivesaltes
France
Distance
8,685 km
5,396 mi / 4,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG PGF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanere) Airport
IATA Code GIG PGF
ICAO Code SBGL LFMP
City Rio De Janeiro Perpignan/Rivesaltes
Country Brazil France
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Paris
Elevation 28 ft 144 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.740000, 2.870000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Perpignan/Rivesaltes (PGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanere) Airport (PGF) in Perpignan/Rivesaltes, France is 8,685 kilometers (5,396 miles / 4,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with France. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:54 in Perpignan/Rivesaltes. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Perpignan/Rivesaltes (PGF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 223° (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 Perpignan-Rivesaltes (Llabanere) Airport (PGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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