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Flights between Rio De Janeiro (GIG) and London (LHR)

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, BrazilLondon Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom

A direct route between Rio De Janeiro and London appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

British Airways (BA)
Distance
9,253 km
5,750 miles
Est. flight time
12h 4m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~3h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Brazil

Jan
29°
34/24
240mm
Feb
29°
34/24
220mm
Mar
29°
34/24
200mm
Apr
28°
33/23
130mm
May
26°
31/21
80mm
Jun
25°
30/20
40mm
Jul
25°
30/20
30mm
Aug
27°
32/22
40mm
Sep
28°
33/23
80mm
Oct
29°
34/24
130mm
Nov
29°
34/24
180mm
Dec
29°
34/24
220mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in United Kingdom

Jan
12/2
85mm
Feb
12/2
65mm
Mar
10°
15/5
70mm
Apr
13°
18/8
60mm
May
16°
21/11
65mm
Jun
19°
24/14
65mm
Jul
21°
26/16
60mm
Aug
21°
26/16
75mm
Sep
18°
23/13
75mm
Oct
14°
19/9
90mm
Nov
10°
15/5
90mm
Dec
13/3
95mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Brazil: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO)United Kingdom: Exercise Increased Caution (US State Dept)

Common questions

How far is Rio De Janeiro from London?

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) and London (LHR) are around 9,253 km (5,750 miles) apart — an estimated 12h 4m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the GIG–LHR route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include British Airways. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Rio De Janeiro and London?

Time difference ~ 3 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in United Kingdom?

Across United Kingdom, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 21°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Brazil and United Kingdom?

The UK FCDO currently rates Brazil as Caution — some areas; The US State Department rates United Kingdom as Exercise Increased Caution. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.