GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,952 km
6,184 miles
LSI
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
9,952 km
6,184 mi / 5,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
20°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG LSI
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Sumburgh Airport
IATA Code GIG LSI
ICAO Code SBGL EGPB
City Rio De Janeiro Lerwick
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 28 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 59.880000, -1.300000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lerwick (LSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 9,952 kilometers (6,184 miles / 5,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Kingdom. 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 11:53 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:53 in Lerwick. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lerwick (LSI) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 218° (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 Sumburgh Airport (LSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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