GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,603 km
5,967 miles
LSK
Lusk
United States
Distance
9,603 km
5,967 mi / 5,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG LSK
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lusk Municipal Airport
IATA Code GIG LSK
ICAO Code SBGL KLSK
City Rio De Janeiro Lusk
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 28 ft 4,967 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 42.750000, -104.400000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lusk (LSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lusk Municipal Airport (LSK) in Lusk, United States is 9,603 kilometers (5,967 miles / 5,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 23:54 in Lusk. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,939 feet between the two airports. Lusk Municipal Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Lusk (LSK) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). 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 Lusk Municipal Airport (LSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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