Flights London → Rio De Janeiro
LHR → GIG
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 9.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Rio De Janeiro the average ATFM delay is 2.0 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 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
Airlines operating LHR-GIG
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LHR-GIG
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.
