GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,441 km
5,866 miles
PGO
Pagosa Springs
United States
Distance
9,441 km
5,866 mi / 5,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
314°
northwest

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GIG PGO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Stevens Field
IATA Code GIG PGO
ICAO Code SBGL KPSO
City Rio De Janeiro Pagosa Springs
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 7,663 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.290000, -107.060000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pagosa Springs (PGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Stevens Field (PGO) in Pagosa Springs, United States is 9,441 kilometers (5,866 miles / 5,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 13:46 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:46 in Pagosa Springs. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,635 feet between the two airports. Stevens Field sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Pagosa Springs (PGO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). 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 Stevens Field (PGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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