GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,634 km
5,986 miles
PKH
Porto Cheli
Greece
Distance
9,634 km
5,986 mi / 5,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
47°
northeast

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GIG PKH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Porto Cheli Airport
IATA Code GIG PKH
ICAO Code SBGL LGHL
City Rio De Janeiro Porto Cheli
Country Brazil Greece
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Athens
Elevation 28 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.300000, 23.150000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Porto Cheli (PKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Porto Cheli Airport (PKH) in Porto Cheli, Greece is 9,634 kilometers (5,986 miles / 5,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Greece. 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 17:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:30 in Porto Cheli. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Porto Cheli (PKH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 238° (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 Porto Cheli Airport (PKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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