GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,274 km
3,899 miles
LBQ
Lambarene
Gabon
Distance
6,274 km
3,899 mi / 3,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LBQ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lambarene Airport
IATA Code GIG LBQ
ICAO Code SBGL FOGR
City Rio De Janeiro Lambarene
Country Brazil Gabon
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Libreville
Elevation 28 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -0.700000, 10.250000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lambarene (LBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lambarene Airport (LBQ) in Lambarene, Gabon is 6,274 kilometers (3,899 miles / 3,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:27 in Lambarene. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lambarene (LBQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 243° (west 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 Lambarene Airport (LBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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