Distance From Louisiana State Police Troop E Heliport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Louisiana State Police Troop E Heliport () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 4959 miles or 7980 kilometers or 4306 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 Alexandria ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alexandria and Rio De Janeiro takes around 11 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Louisiana State Police Troop E Heliport, Alexandria, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11 hours 24 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 • - GIG

Kilometers		7980 km
Statute Miles		4959 miles
Nautical Miles		4306 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 24 minutes

Louisiana State Police Troop E Heliport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

Location of Louisiana State Police Troop E Heliport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Alexandria to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Alexandria, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between Alexandria (United States) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 2 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 2 Hours ahead of Alexandria.

Location	Local Time
Alexandria (United States)	2026-09-23, 22:58:18 CDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-09-24, 00:58:18 -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

Louisiana State Police Troop E Heliport ( / 95LA) Alexandria, United States

Destination

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