Distance From Goloson International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, LCE - GIG Distance

The distance from Goloson International Airport (LCE) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 3973 miles or 6394 kilometers or 3450 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from La Ceiba ( Honduras ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between La Ceiba and Rio De Janeiro takes around 9 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Goloson International Airport, La Ceiba, Honduras to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9 hours 8 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LCE - GIG

Kilometers		6394 km
Statute Miles		3973 miles
Nautical Miles		3450 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 8 minutes

Goloson International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - LCE to GIG Flight Path

Location of Goloson International Airport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view La Ceiba to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between La Ceiba, Honduras and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between La Ceiba, Honduras and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LCE - GIG

Time difference between La Ceiba (Honduras) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 3 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 3 Hours ahead of La Ceiba.

Location	Local Time
La Ceiba (Honduras)	2026-03-11, 05:09:23 CST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-03-11, 08:09:23 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Goloson International Airport (LCE / MHLC) La Ceiba, Honduras

Destination

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil