Airport Comparison
| GIG | PIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Pingtung North Airport |
| IATA Code | GIG | PIF |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | RCSQ |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Pingtung |
| Country | Brazil | Taiwan |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Taipei |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 97 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | 22.700000, 120.480000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pingtung (PIF) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pingtung North Airport (PIF) in Pingtung, Taiwan is 18,348 kilometers (11,401 miles / 9,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 87°.
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 Taiwan. 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 05:52 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:52 in Pingtung. With a 11-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 Pingtung (PIF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 266° (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 Pingtung North Airport (PIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.