GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,316 km
5,789 miles
LPL
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Distance
9,316 km
5,789 mi / 5,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LPL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport
IATA Code GIG LPL
ICAO Code SBGL EGGP
City Rio De Janeiro Liverpool
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 28 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 53.330000, -2.850000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Liverpool (LPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) in Liverpool, United Kingdom is 9,316 kilometers (5,789 miles / 5,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with United Kingdom. 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 00:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:02 in Liverpool. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Liverpool (LPL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 217° (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 Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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