GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,139 km
6,300 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,139 km
6,300 mi / 5,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG LAX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code GIG LAX
ICAO Code SBGL KLAX
City Rio De Janeiro Los Angeles
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 33.940000, -118.410000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,139 kilometers (6,300 miles / 5,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 United States. 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 02:58 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 21:58 in Los Angeles. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 117° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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