GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,984 km
6,204 miles
PZY
Piestany
Slovakia
Distance
9,984 km
6,204 mi / 5,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
35°
northeast

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GIG PZY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Piestany Airport
IATA Code GIG PZY
ICAO Code SBGL LZPP
City Rio De Janeiro Piestany
Country Brazil Slovakia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Bratislava
Elevation 28 ft 545 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 48.630000, 17.830000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Piestany (PZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Piestany Airport (PZY) in Piestany, Slovakia is 9,984 kilometers (6,204 miles / 5,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:02 in Piestany. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Piestany (PZY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 234° (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 Piestany Airport (PZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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