GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,231 km
5,114 miles
LRD
Laredo
United States
Distance
8,231 km
5,114 mi / 4,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG LRD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Laredo International Airport
IATA Code GIG LRD
ICAO Code SBGL KLRD
City Rio De Janeiro Laredo
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 508 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 27.540000, -99.460000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Laredo (LRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Laredo International Airport (LRD) in Laredo, United States is 8,231 kilometers (5,114 miles / 4,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 16:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:21 in Laredo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Laredo (LRD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 127° (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 Laredo International Airport (LRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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