GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,385 km
3,967 miles
LPA
Gran Canaria Island
Spain
Distance
6,385 km
3,967 mi / 3,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LPA
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Gran Canaria Airport
IATA Code GIG LPA
ICAO Code SBGL GCLP
City Rio De Janeiro Gran Canaria Island
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 28 ft 78 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 27.930000, -15.390000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Gran Canaria Island (LPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) in Gran Canaria Island, Spain is 6,385 kilometers (3,967 miles / 3,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Spain. 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 05:13 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 08:13 in Gran Canaria Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gran Canaria Island (LPA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 211° (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 Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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