GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,571 km
5,326 miles
LEU
Montferrer / Castellbo
Spain
Distance
8,571 km
5,326 mi / 4,628 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LEU
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Aerodrom dels Pirineus-Alt Urgell Airport
IATA Code GIG LEU
ICAO Code SBGL LESU
City Rio De Janeiro Montferrer / Castellbo
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 28 ft 2,625 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.340000, 1.410000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Montferrer / Castellbo (LEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Aerodrom dels Pirineus-Alt Urgell Airport (LEU) in Montferrer / Castellbo, Spain is 8,571 kilometers (5,326 miles / 4,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Spain. 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 21:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 01:14 in Montferrer / Castellbo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,597 feet between the two airports. Aerodrom dels Pirineus-Alt Urgell Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Montferrer / Castellbo (LEU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 222° (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 Aerodrom dels Pirineus-Alt Urgell Airport (LEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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