GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,175 km
5,701 miles
LBG
Paris
France
Distance
9,175 km
5,701 mi / 4,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
28°
north northeast

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GIG LBG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Paris-Le Bourget Airport
IATA Code GIG LBG
ICAO Code SBGL LFPB
City Rio De Janeiro Paris
Country Brazil France
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Paris
Elevation 28 ft 218 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 48.970000, 2.440000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Paris (LBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) in Paris, France is 9,175 kilometers (5,701 miles / 4,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 France. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:22 in Paris. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Paris (LBG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). 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 Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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