GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,252 km
3,885 miles
LBV
Libreville
Gabon
Distance
6,252 km
3,885 mi / 3,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LBV
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Leon M Ba Airport
IATA Code GIG LBV
ICAO Code SBGL FOOL
City Rio De Janeiro Libreville
Country Brazil Gabon
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Libreville
Elevation 28 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 0.460000, 9.410000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Libreville (LBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon is 6,252 kilometers (3,885 miles / 3,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 12:11 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:11 in Libreville. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Libreville (LBV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 242° (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 Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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