GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,397 km
3,975 miles
LEZ
La Esperanza
Honduras
Distance
6,397 km
3,975 mi / 3,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG LEZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport La Esperanza Airport
IATA Code GIG LEZ
ICAO Code SBGL MHLE
City Rio De Janeiro La Esperanza
Country Brazil Honduras
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 28 ft 5,475 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 14.290000, -88.170000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to La Esperanza (LEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) in La Esperanza, Honduras is 6,397 kilometers (3,975 miles / 3,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Honduras. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:31 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:31 in La Esperanza. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,447 feet between the two airports. La Esperanza Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from La Esperanza (LEZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). 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 La Esperanza Airport (LEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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