GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,887 km
5,522 miles
QXB
Lyon
France
Distance
8,887 km
5,522 mi / 4,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
north northeast

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GIG QXB
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport
IATA Code GIG QXB
ICAO Code SBGL LFMA
City Rio De Janeiro Lyon
Country Brazil France
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Paris
Elevation 28 ft 367 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.510000, 5.370000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lyon (QXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) in Lyon, France is 8,887 kilometers (5,522 miles / 4,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 France. 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 18:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:22 in Lyon. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lyon (QXB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 225° (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 Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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