GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,737 km
9,778 miles
PKK
Pakhokku
Myanmar
Distance
15,737 km
9,778 mi / 8,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
84°
east

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GIG PKK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pakhokku Airport
IATA Code GIG PKK
ICAO Code SBGL VYPU
City Rio De Janeiro Pakhokku
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 28 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 21.400000, 95.110000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pakhokku (PKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pakhokku Airport (PKK) in Pakhokku, Myanmar is 15,737 kilometers (9,778 miles / 8,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Myanmar. 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 05:47 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:17 in Pakhokku. With a 9.5-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 Pakhokku (PKK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 260° (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 Pakhokku Airport (PKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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