GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,871 km
5,512 miles
PIS
Poitiers/Biard
France
Distance
8,871 km
5,512 mi / 4,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG PIS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Poitiers-Biard Airport
IATA Code GIG PIS
ICAO Code SBGL LFBI
City Rio De Janeiro Poitiers/Biard
Country Brazil France
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Paris
Elevation 28 ft 423 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.590000, 0.310000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Poitiers/Biard (PIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) in Poitiers/Biard, France is 8,871 kilometers (5,512 miles / 4,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 20:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:14 in Poitiers/Biard. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Poitiers/Biard (PIS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 220° (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 Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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