GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,280 km
5,766 miles
LCY
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,280 km
5,766 mi / 5,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
25°
north northeast

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GIG LCY
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport London City Airport
IATA Code GIG LCY
ICAO Code SBGL EGLC
City Rio De Janeiro London
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 28 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 51.510000, 0.060000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to London (LCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to London City Airport (LCY) in London, United Kingdom is 9,280 kilometers (5,766 miles / 5,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Kingdom. 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 02:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:14 in London. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from London (LCY) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 220° (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 London City Airport (LCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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