GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,035 km
3,750 miles
LRL
Niamtougou
Togo
Distance
6,035 km
3,750 mi / 3,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LRL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Niamtougou International Airport
IATA Code GIG LRL
ICAO Code SBGL DXNG
City Rio De Janeiro Niamtougou
Country Brazil Togo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lome
Elevation 28 ft 1,515 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 9.770000, 1.090000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Niamtougou (LRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Niamtougou International Airport (LRL) in Niamtougou, Togo is 6,035 kilometers (3,750 miles / 3,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Togo. 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 00:16 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 03:16 in Niamtougou. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,487 feet between the two airports. Niamtougou International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Niamtougou (LRL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 233° (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 Niamtougou International Airport (LRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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