GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
17,123 km
10,639 miles
PNI
Pohnpei Island
Micronesia
Distance
17,123 km
10,639 mi / 9,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PNI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pohnpei International Airport
IATA Code GIG PNI
ICAO Code SBGL PTPN
City Rio De Janeiro Pohnpei Island
Country Brazil Micronesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Pohnpei
Elevation 28 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 6.990000, 158.210000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pohnpei Island (PNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) in Pohnpei Island, Micronesia is 17,123 kilometers (10,639 miles / 9,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Micronesia. 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 16:28 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:28 in Pohnpei Island. With a 14-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 Pohnpei Island (PNI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). 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 Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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