GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,983 km
5,582 miles
LNK
Lincoln
United States
Distance
8,983 km
5,582 mi / 4,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG LNK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lincoln Airport
IATA Code GIG LNK
ICAO Code SBGL KLNK
City Rio De Janeiro Lincoln
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 1,219 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.900000, -96.800000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lincoln (LNK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lincoln Airport (LNK) in Lincoln, United States is 8,983 kilometers (5,582 miles / 4,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 12:13 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:13 in Lincoln. 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 1,191 feet between the two airports. Lincoln Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Lincoln (LNK) 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 Lincoln Airport (LNK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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