Distance From Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Pulkovo Airport, GIG - LED Distance

The distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) is 7030 miles or 11313 kilometers or 6105 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil ) to St. Petersburg ( Russia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio De Janeiro and St. Petersburg takes around 16 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Pulkovo Airport, St. Petersburg, Russia is 16 hours 9 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GIG - LED

Kilometers		11313 km
Statute Miles		7030 miles
Nautical Miles		6105 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 9 minutes

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Pulkovo Airport Flight Route Map - GIG to LED Flight Path

Location of Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport & Pulkovo Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio De Janeiro to St. Petersburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and St. Petersburg, Russia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIG - LED

Time difference between Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) and St. Petersburg (Russia) is 6 Hours.
St. Petersburg time is 6 Hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-09-18, 21:53:08 -03
St. Petersburg (Russia)	2026-09-19, 03:53:08 MSK

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Destination

Pulkovo Airport (LED / ULLI) St. Petersburg, Russia