GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,825 km
5,483 miles
POL
Pemba / Porto Amelia
Mozambique
Distance
8,825 km
5,483 mi / 4,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
100°
east

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GIG POL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pemba Airport
IATA Code GIG POL
ICAO Code SBGL FQPB
City Rio De Janeiro Pemba / Porto Amelia
Country Brazil Mozambique
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Maputo
Elevation 28 ft 331 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -12.990000, 40.520000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pemba Airport (POL) in Pemba / Porto Amelia, Mozambique is 8,825 kilometers (5,483 miles / 4,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:13 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:13 in Pemba / Porto Amelia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 249° (west 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 Pemba Airport (POL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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