GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,325 km
5,794 miles
LIC
Limon
United States
Distance
9,325 km
5,794 mi / 5,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG LIC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Limon Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG LIC
ICAO Code SBGL KLIC
City Rio De Janeiro Limon
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 5,374 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 39.270000, -103.670000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Limon (LIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Limon Municipal Airport (LIC) in Limon, United States is 9,325 kilometers (5,794 miles / 5,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 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 19:27 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:27 in Limon. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,346 feet between the two airports. Limon Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Limon (LIC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 126° (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 Limon Municipal Airport (LIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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