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LHR to GIG: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport)
5,750 mi
9,253 km · 4,996 nm
11h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-4h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
5,750 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 44m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- GIG — Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near GIG
- SDU · Santos Dumont Airport9 mi away
- QNV · Aeroclube Airport14 mi away
- SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base31 mi away
- JDF · Francisco de Assis Airport71 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from GIG?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is 5,750 miles (9,253 km, 4,996 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to GIG?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 4 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to GIG?
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