GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,216 km
5,726 miles
LCV
Lucca
Italy
Distance
9,216 km
5,726 mi / 4,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LCV
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lucca / Tassignano Airport
IATA Code GIG LCV
ICAO Code SBGL LIQL
City Rio De Janeiro Lucca
Country Brazil Italy
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Rome
Elevation 28 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 43.830000, 10.580000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lucca (LCV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lucca / Tassignano Airport (LCV) in Lucca, Italy is 9,216 kilometers (5,726 miles / 4,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Italy. 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 00:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:27 in Lucca. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lucca (LCV) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 229° (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 Lucca / Tassignano Airport (LCV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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