Flights London → Rio De Janeiro
LHR → GIG
How long is the flight from London to Rio De Janeiro?
The flight from London (LHR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 11h 59m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Rio de Janeiro, operating with a Boeing 777 aircraft. The destination airport in Rio de Janeiro sees over five million passengers per year, indicating significant traffic and demand for air travel.
The London (LHR) → Rio De Janeiro (GIG) route is operated by British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Rio De Janeiro the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Rio De Janeiro: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) heads south-west for about 9,253 km, a flight time of roughly 11h 59m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Rio De Janeiro it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-GIG
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LHR-GIG
The flight from London (LHR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 11h 59m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: British Airways.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Rio De Janeiro, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Rio De Janeiro route is about 9,253 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £520, barring extraordinary circumstances.
