GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,111 km
5,662 miles
LEH
Le Havre/Octeville
France
Distance
9,111 km
5,662 mi / 4,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LEH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Le Havre Octeville Airport
IATA Code GIG LEH
ICAO Code SBGL LFOH
City Rio De Janeiro Le Havre/Octeville
Country Brazil France
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Paris
Elevation 28 ft 313 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 49.530000, 0.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Le Havre/Octeville (LEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Le Havre Octeville Airport (LEH) in Le Havre/Octeville, France is 9,111 kilometers (5,662 miles / 4,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 01:47 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 05:47 in Le Havre/Octeville. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Le Havre/Octeville (LEH) 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 Le Havre Octeville Airport (LEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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