GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
5,812 km
3,611 miles
LFW
Lome
Togo
Distance
5,812 km
3,611 mi / 3,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
62°
east northeast

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GIG LFW
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lome-Tokoin Airport
IATA Code GIG LFW
ICAO Code SBGL DXXX
City Rio De Janeiro Lome
Country Brazil Togo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lome
Elevation 28 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 6.170000, 1.250000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lome (LFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo is 5,812 kilometers (3,611 miles / 3,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 09:25 in Lome. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lome (LFW) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 235° (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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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