GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,872 km
4,891 miles
PVL
Pikeville
United States
Distance
7,872 km
4,891 mi / 4,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PVL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Pike County/Hatcher Field
IATA Code GIG PVL
ICAO Code SBGL KPBX
City Rio De Janeiro Pikeville
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 28 ft 1,470 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.560000, -82.570000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Pikeville (PVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pike County/Hatcher Field (PVL) in Pikeville, United States is 7,872 kilometers (4,891 miles / 4,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 14:31 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:31 in Pikeville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,442 feet between the two airports. Pike County/Hatcher Field sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Pikeville (PVL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 142° (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 Pike County/Hatcher Field (PVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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