GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,167 km
5,696 miles
LXN
Lexington
United States
Distance
9,167 km
5,696 mi / 4,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GIG LXN
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Jim Kelly Field
IATA Code GIG LXN
ICAO Code SBGL KLXN
City Rio De Janeiro Lexington
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 28 ft 2,413 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 40.790000, -99.780000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lexington (LXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Jim Kelly Field (LXN) in Lexington, United States is 9,167 kilometers (5,696 miles / 4,950 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 06:12 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:12 in Lexington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,385 feet between the two airports. Jim Kelly Field sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Lexington (LXN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 129° (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 Jim Kelly Field (LXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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