GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,971 km
5,574 miles
PMO
Palermo
Italy
Distance
8,971 km
5,574 mi / 4,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG PMO
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Palermo / Punta Raisi Airport
IATA Code GIG PMO
ICAO Code SBGL LICJ
City Rio De Janeiro Palermo
Country Brazil Italy
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Rome
Elevation 28 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.180000, 13.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Palermo (PMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Palermo / Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) in Palermo, Italy is 8,971 kilometers (5,574 miles / 4,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Italy. 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 10:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:48 in Palermo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Palermo (PMO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 231° (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 Palermo / Punta Raisi Airport (PMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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