GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,987 km
5,584 miles
LBL
Liberal
United States
Distance
8,987 km
5,584 mi / 4,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG LBL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG LBL
ICAO Code SBGL KLBL
City Rio De Janeiro Liberal
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 2,885 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 37.040000, -100.960000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Liberal (LBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) in Liberal, United States is 8,987 kilometers (5,584 miles / 4,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 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 01:05 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 22:05 in Liberal. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,857 feet between the two airports. Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Liberal (LBL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 128° (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 Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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