GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,050 km
4,381 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
7,050 km
4,381 mi / 3,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG TER
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code GIG TER
ICAO Code SBGL LPLA
City Rio De Janeiro Lajes
Country Brazil Portugal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 28 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 38.760000, -27.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 7,050 kilometers (4,381 miles / 3,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Portugal. 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 11:04 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:04 in Lajes.

The return flight from Lajes (TER) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 197° (south 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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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