GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,393 km
3,973 miles
LCE
La Ceiba
Honduras
Distance
6,393 km
3,973 mi / 3,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG LCE
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Goloson International Airport
IATA Code GIG LCE
ICAO Code SBGL MHLC
City Rio De Janeiro La Ceiba
Country Brazil Honduras
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 28 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 15.740000, -86.850000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to La Ceiba (LCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Goloson International Airport (LCE) in La Ceiba, Honduras is 6,393 kilometers (3,973 miles / 3,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Honduras. 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 23:59 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 20:59 in La Ceiba. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from La Ceiba (LCE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 131° (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 Goloson International Airport (LCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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