GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,793 km
6,085 miles
LXR
Luxor
Egypt
Distance
9,793 km
6,085 mi / 5,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
61°
east northeast

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GIG LXR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Luxor International Airport
IATA Code GIG LXR
ICAO Code SBGL HELX
City Rio De Janeiro Luxor
Country Brazil Egypt
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 28 ft 294 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 25.670000, 32.710000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Luxor (LXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt is 9,793 kilometers (6,085 miles / 5,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Egypt. 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 21:21 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:21 in Luxor. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Luxor (LXR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 243° (west 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 Luxor International Airport (LXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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