GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,715 km
4,794 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
7,715 km
4,794 mi / 4,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LIS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code GIG LIS
ICAO Code SBGL LPPT
City Rio De Janeiro Lisbon
Country Brazil Portugal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 28 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.780000, -9.140000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 7,715 kilometers (4,794 miles / 4,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Portugal. 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 05:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:27 in Lisbon. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 214° (south 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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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