GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,458 km
5,877 miles
LGG
Liege
Belgium
Distance
9,458 km
5,877 mi / 5,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

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GIG LGG
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Liege Airport
IATA Code GIG LGG
ICAO Code SBGL EBLG
City Rio De Janeiro Liege
Country Brazil Belgium
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Brussels
Elevation 28 ft 659 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 50.640000, 5.440000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Liege (LGG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Liege Airport (LGG) in Liege, Belgium is 9,458 kilometers (5,877 miles / 5,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Belgium. 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 02:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:27 in Liege. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Liege (LGG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 224° (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 Liege Airport (LGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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