GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,680 km
6,015 miles
LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
Distance
9,680 km
6,015 mi / 5,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GIG LWR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Leeuwarden Air Base
IATA Code GIG LWR
ICAO Code SBGL EHLW
City Rio De Janeiro Leeuwarden
Country Brazil Netherlands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 28 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 53.230000, 5.760000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Leeuwarden (LWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands is 9,680 kilometers (6,015 miles / 5,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Netherlands. 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 02:08 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:08 in Leeuwarden. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Leeuwarden (LWR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 224° (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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.