GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,705 km
8,516 miles
PHO
Point Hope
United States
Distance
13,705 km
8,516 mi / 7,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
338°
north northwest

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GIG PHO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Point Hope Airport
IATA Code GIG PHO
ICAO Code SBGL PAPO
City Rio De Janeiro Point Hope
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nome
Elevation 28 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 68.350000, -166.800000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Point Hope (PHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Point Hope Airport (PHO) in Point Hope, United States is 13,705 kilometers (8,516 miles / 7,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 12:39 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:39 in Point Hope. 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 Point Hope (PHO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 67° (east northeast). 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 Point Hope Airport (PHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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