GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,666 km
6,628 miles
LPX
Liepaja
Latvia
Distance
10,666 km
6,628 mi / 5,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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GIG LPX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Liepaja International Airport
IATA Code GIG LPX
ICAO Code SBGL EVLA
City Rio De Janeiro Liepaja
Country Brazil Latvia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Riga
Elevation 28 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 56.520000, 21.100000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Liepaja (LPX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Liepaja International Airport (LPX) in Liepaja, Latvia is 10,666 kilometers (6,628 miles / 5,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Latvia. 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 06:26 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:26 in Liepaja. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Liepaja (LPX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Liepaja International Airport (LPX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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