GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,088 km
8,132 miles
PPC
Prospect Creek
United States
Distance
13,088 km
8,132 mi / 7,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PPC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Prospect Creek Airport
IATA Code GIG PPC
ICAO Code SBGL PAPR
City Rio De Janeiro Prospect Creek
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 1,095 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 66.810000, -150.640000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Prospect Creek (PPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Prospect Creek Airport (PPC) in Prospect Creek, United States is 13,088 kilometers (8,132 miles / 7,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 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 11:37 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:37 in Prospect Creek. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,067 feet between the two airports. Prospect Creek Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Prospect Creek (PPC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Prospect Creek Airport (PPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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