GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,770 km
8,556 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
13,770 km
8,556 mi / 7,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
331°
north northwest

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GIG PQS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code GIG PQS
ICAO Code SBGL K0AK
City Rio De Janeiro Pilot Station
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Nome
Elevation 28 ft 473 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 61.960000, -162.940000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 13,770 kilometers (8,556 miles / 7,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 06:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:22 in Pilot Station. 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.

The return flight from Pilot Station (PQS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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