GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,924 km
5,545 miles
LAP
La Paz
Mexico
Distance
8,924 km
5,545 mi / 4,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG LAP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport
IATA Code GIG LAP
ICAO Code SBGL MMLP
City Rio De Janeiro La Paz
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 28 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 24.070000, -110.360000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to La Paz (LAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) in La Paz, Mexico is 8,924 kilometers (5,545 miles / 4,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Mexico. 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 18:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:12 in La Paz. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from La Paz (LAP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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