GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
15,820 km
9,830 miles
PKT
Port Keats Airport
Australia
Distance
15,820 km
9,830 mi / 8,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
169°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG PKT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Port Keats Airport
IATA Code GIG PKT
ICAO Code SBGL YPKT
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 28 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -14.250000, 129.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Port Keats Airport (PKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Port Keats Airport (PKT) in Port Keats Airport, Australia is 15,820 kilometers (9,830 miles / 8,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:46 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:16 in Port Keats Airport. With a 12.5-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 Port Keats Airport (PKT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 191° (south). 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 Port Keats Airport (PKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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