Airport Comparison
| GIG | LEC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport | Chapada Diamantina Airport |
| IATA Code | GIG | LEC |
| ICAO Code | SBGL | SBLE |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Lencois |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Bahia |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 1,676 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.810000, -43.250000 | -12.480000, -41.280000 |
Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lencois (LEC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) in Lencois, Brazil is 1,167 kilometers (725 miles / 630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 11°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 00:32 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:32 in Lencois.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,648 feet between the two airports. Chapada Diamantina Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.
The return flight from Lencois (LEC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 190° (south). 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 Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.