GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
11,384 km
7,074 miles
PJA
Pajala Airport
Sweden
Distance
11,384 km
7,074 mi / 6,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG PJA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pajala Airport
IATA Code GIG PJA
ICAO Code SBGL ESUP
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Sweden
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 28 ft 542 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 67.250000, 23.070000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pajala Airport (PJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pajala Airport (PJA) in Pajala Airport, Sweden is 11,384 kilometers (7,074 miles / 6,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Sweden. 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 14:29 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 18:29 in Pajala Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pajala Airport (PJA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 240° (west 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 Pajala Airport (PJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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