GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,249 km
5,747 miles
LBF
North Platte
United States
Distance
9,249 km
5,747 mi / 4,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG LBF
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field
IATA Code GIG LBF
ICAO Code SBGL KLBF
City Rio De Janeiro North Platte
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 2,777 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 41.130000, -100.680000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to North Platte (LBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) in North Platte, United States is 9,249 kilometers (5,747 miles / 4,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 12:11 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 10:11 in North Platte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,749 feet between the two airports. North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from North Platte (LBF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 129° (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 North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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