GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,664 km
6,626 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
10,664 km
6,626 mi / 5,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG LWS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code GIG LWS
ICAO Code SBGL KLWS
City Rio De Janeiro Lewiston
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 28 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 46.370000, -117.020000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 10,664 kilometers (6,626 miles / 5,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 09:17 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:17 in Lewiston. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,414 feet between the two airports. Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Lewiston (LWS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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