GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
13,645 km
8,479 miles
PTH
Port Heiden
United States
Distance
13,645 km
8,479 mi / 7,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PTH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Port Heiden Airport
IATA Code GIG PTH
ICAO Code SBGL PAPH
City Rio De Janeiro Port Heiden
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 28 ft 95 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 56.960000, -158.630000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Port Heiden (PTH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Port Heiden Airport (PTH) in Port Heiden, United States is 13,645 kilometers (8,479 miles / 7,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 11:01 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:01 in Port Heiden. 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 Port Heiden (PTH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 82° (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 Port Heiden Airport (PTH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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