GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
14,125 km
8,777 miles
LER
Leinster Airport
Australia
Distance
14,125 km
8,777 mi / 7,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LER
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Leinster Airport
IATA Code GIG LER
ICAO Code SBGL YLST
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Perth
Elevation 28 ft 1,631 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -27.840000, 120.700000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Leinster Airport (LER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Leinster Airport (LER) in Leinster Airport, Australia is 14,125 kilometers (8,777 miles / 7,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:14 in Leinster Airport. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,603 feet between the two airports. Leinster Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Leinster Airport (LER) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 199° (south 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 Leinster Airport (LER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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