The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Rio de Janeiro (Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, GIG) and João Pessoa (Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, JPA) is 1,955 km (1,056 nautical miles). The initial heading is 028°. In a Airbus A320neo, the flight takes about 2h 44min.
| Aircraft | Cruise | Block time | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 300 | 453 kt | 2h 45min | 1,818 kg |
| Embraer E195-E2 | 470 kt | 2h 40min | 5,289 kg |
| Airbus A320neo | 455 kt | 2h 44min | 8,368 kg |
| Boeing 737-800 | 453 kt | 2h 45min | 9,092 kg |
| Boeing 777-300ER | 490 kt | 2h 34min | 23,246 kg |
Cruise estimates, no wind. Not for real operational planning.
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa is 1,955 km, equivalent to 1,056 nautical miles.
A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa takes about 2h 44min in a Airbus A320neo, already including taxi, climb and descent time.
The initial heading from Rio de Janeiro to João Pessoa is 028° (true bearing), measured at the departure point of the great-circle route.