LAX
Los Angeles
United States
10,093 km
6,272 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
10,093 km
6,272 mi / 5,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
129°
southeast

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LAX RIG
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code LAX RIG
ICAO Code KLAX SJRG
City Los Angeles Rio Grande
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 128 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 10,093 kilometers (6,272 miles / 5,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:15 in Los Angeles, it's 21:15 in Rio Grande. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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