Airport Comparison
| GIG | LAJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Lages Airport |
| IATA Code | GIG | LAJ |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | SBLJ |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Lages |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 3,065 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | -27.780000, -50.280000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lages (LAJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lages Airport (LAJ) in Lages, Brazil is 897 kilometers (557 miles / 484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 03:01 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:01 in Lages.
There is a significant elevation difference of 3,037 feet between the two airports. Lages Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
The return flight from Lages (LAJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). 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 Lages Airport (LAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.