Distance From Lelystad Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, LEY - GIG Distance

The distance from Lelystad Airport (LEY) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5970 miles or 9608 kilometers or 5185 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 Lelystad ( Netherlands ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lelystad and Rio De Janeiro takes around 13 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lelystad Airport, Lelystad, Netherlands to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13 hours 43 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 • LEY - GIG

Kilometers		9608 km
Statute Miles		5970 miles
Nautical Miles		5185 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 43 minutes

Lelystad Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - LEY to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Lelystad, Netherlands and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LEY - GIG

Time difference between Lelystad (Netherlands) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 4 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 4 Hours behind Lelystad.

Location	Local Time
Lelystad (Netherlands)	2025-12-15, 04:24:54 CET
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-15, 00:24:54 -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

Lelystad Airport (LEY / EHLE) Lelystad, Netherlands

Destination

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