GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,026 km
3,744 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
6,026 km
3,744 mi / 3,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
63°
east northeast

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GIG LOS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code GIG LOS
ICAO Code SBGL DNMM
City Rio De Janeiro Lagos
Country Brazil Nigeria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 28 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 6.580000, 3.320000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 6,026 kilometers (3,744 miles / 3,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:06 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:06 in Lagos. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 236° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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