GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,941 km
6,177 miles
LXS
Limnos Island
Greece
Distance
9,941 km
6,177 mi / 5,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
46°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GIG LXS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Limnos Airport
IATA Code GIG LXS
ICAO Code SBGL LGLM
City Rio De Janeiro Limnos Island
Country Brazil Greece
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Athens
Elevation 28 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 39.920000, 25.240000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Limnos Island (LXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Limnos Airport (LXS) in Limnos Island, Greece is 9,941 kilometers (6,177 miles / 5,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Greece. 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 00:25 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 06:25 in Limnos Island. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Limnos Island (LXS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 239° (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 Limnos Airport (LXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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