GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,853 km
5,501 miles
LIG
Limoges/Bellegarde
France
Distance
8,853 km
5,501 mi / 4,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LIG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Limoges Airport
IATA Code GIG LIG
ICAO Code SBGL LFBL
City Rio De Janeiro Limoges/Bellegarde
Country Brazil France
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Paris
Elevation 28 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 45.860000, 1.180000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Limoges/Bellegarde (LIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Limoges Airport (LIG) in Limoges/Bellegarde, France is 8,853 kilometers (5,501 miles / 4,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 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 10:41 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:41 in Limoges/Bellegarde. 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 1,272 feet between the two airports. Limoges Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Limoges/Bellegarde (LIG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 221° (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 Limoges Airport (LIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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