GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,945 km
4,937 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
7,945 km
4,937 mi / 4,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
316°
northwest

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GIG LCH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code GIG LCH
ICAO Code SBGL KLCH
City Rio De Janeiro Lake Charles
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 30.130000, -93.220000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 7,945 kilometers (4,937 miles / 4,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 20:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:02 in Lake Charles. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lake Charles (LCH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 132° (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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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