GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,989 km
5,585 miles
POH
Pocahontas
United States
Distance
8,989 km
5,585 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG POH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pocahontas Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG POH
ICAO Code SBGL KPOH
City Rio De Janeiro Pocahontas
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,226 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.740000, -94.650000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pocahontas (POH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pocahontas Municipal Airport (POH) in Pocahontas, United States is 8,989 kilometers (5,585 miles / 4,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:59 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:59 in Pocahontas. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,198 feet between the two airports. Pocahontas Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Pocahontas (POH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 133° (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 Pocahontas Municipal Airport (POH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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