GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,634 km
4,122 miles
LMR
Lime Acres
South Africa
Distance
6,634 km
4,122 mi / 3,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LMR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport
IATA Code GIG LMR
ICAO Code SBGL FALC
City Rio De Janeiro Lime Acres
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 28 ft 4,900 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 -28.360000, 23.440000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lime Acres (LMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) in Lime Acres, South Africa is 6,634 kilometers (4,122 miles / 3,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 South Africa. 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 08:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 13:07 in Lime Acres. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,872 feet between the two airports. Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Lime Acres (LMR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Lime Acres Finsch Mine Airport (LMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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