How long is the LA5956 flight from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?

The timetable allows 2 h 55 min. Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro is 1,970 km (1,224 mi).

Which terminal does LA5956 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal TA at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does LA5956 have?

Also listed as LAN5956 (LATAM Airlines' ICAO code) and LA 5956.

LA5956 Flight Status LATAM Airlines: Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro (LAN5956)

LATAM Airlines LA 5956

Landed On Time

AEP Buenos Aires

Scheduled: 07:20
Actual: 07:47

Terminal: TA | Gate: 21

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time UTC-3

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)

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GIG Rio de Janeiro

Scheduled: 10:15
Actual: 10:12
Delay

Terminal: 2

Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time UTC-3

Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)

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Landed 21h 05m ago 100%

AEP 07:47 GIG 10:12

1,970 km (1,224 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 1970 km / 1224 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:55 · Actual Duration: 02:25

LA 5956 Flight Status & Schedule LATAM Airlines Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 13	AEP	GIG	07:47	10:12	Landed	Track >
Nov 06	AEP	GIG	07:42	10:01	Landed	Track >
Oct 30	AEP	GIG	07:36	10:11	Landed	Track >
Oct 23	AEP	GIG	07:39	09:51	Landed	Track >
Oct 16	AEP	GIG	07:55	10:30	Landed Late	Track >
Oct 09	AEP	GIG	08:15	10:47	Landed Late	Track >
Oct 02	AEP	GIG	07:28	09:56	Landed	Track >
Sep 25	AEP	GIG	07:31	09:59	Landed	Track >

LATAM Airlines operates LA 5956 from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro, a 1,970 km (1,224 mi) trip, once a week, on Fridays. Its timetable allows 2 h 55 min; in practice it usually takes about 2 h 30 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 27 minutes late and still landed at 10:12, 3 minutes early.

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About LA 5956

LATAM Airlines Flight LA5956 connects Buenos Aires, Argentina to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, taking off from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport AEP and landing at Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport GIG.

Route: Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport AEP to Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport GIG
Distance: 1,970 km (1,224 mi)
Typical flight time: 2 h 30 min
Flies: Fri
On time: 6 of the last 8
Average delay when late: 24 min
Usually departs from: Terminal TA

LA 5956 FAQ

How long is the LA5956 flight from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?: The timetable allows 2 h 55 min. Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro is 1,970 km (1,224 mi).
How often is LA5956 from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro late?: 2 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 24 minutes on average.
When was the latest LA5956 flight from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?: The latest LA5956 was the 07:20 (local time) departure from Buenos Aires on 13 November 2026; it landed 3 minutes early.
Which days does LA5956 fly from Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro?: Once a week, on Fridays, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does LA5956 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal TA at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does LA5956 have?: Also listed as LAN5956 (LATAM Airlines' ICAO code) and LA 5956.

LA5956 and Buenos Aires AEP to Rio de Janeiro GIG Flights

Flight LA5956 is a code-share LATAM Airlines flight of the Aerolineas Argentinas operated AR1308.

Other flights departing from Buenos Aires AEP: AR1638, AR1308, AR1408

Other flights arriving at Rio de Janeiro GIG: DL61, AA973, AR1308

All flights connecting Buenos Aires AEP to Rio de Janeiro GIG.