GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,135 km
5,055 miles
LFK
Lufkin
United States
Distance
8,135 km
5,055 mi / 4,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG LFK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Angelina County Airport
IATA Code GIG LFK
ICAO Code SBGL KLFK
City Rio De Janeiro Lufkin
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 296 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 31.230000, -94.750000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lufkin (LFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Angelina County Airport (LFK) in Lufkin, United States is 8,135 kilometers (5,055 miles / 4,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 United States. 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 17:03 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:03 in Lufkin. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lufkin (LFK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 131° (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 Angelina County Airport (LFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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