GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,172 km
6,321 miles
PIH
Pocatello
United States
Distance
10,172 km
6,321 mi / 5,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PIH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pocatello Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG PIH
ICAO Code SBGL KPIH
City Rio De Janeiro Pocatello
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 4,452 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.910000, -112.600000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pocatello (PIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) in Pocatello, United States is 10,172 kilometers (6,321 miles / 5,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 18:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:57 in Pocatello. 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 4,424 feet between the two airports. Pocatello Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Pocatello (PIH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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