GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,196 km
5,714 miles
LVS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
9,196 km
5,714 mi / 4,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG LVS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Las Vegas Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG LVS
ICAO Code SBGL KLVS
City Rio De Janeiro Las Vegas
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 6,877 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 35.650000, -105.140000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Las Vegas (LVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States is 9,196 kilometers (5,714 miles / 4,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 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 12:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:35 in Las Vegas. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,849 feet between the two airports. Las Vegas Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LVS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 125° (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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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