CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
6,398 km
3,975 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,398 km
3,975 mi / 3,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CBQ GIG
Airport Name Margaret Ekpo International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CBQ GIG
ICAO Code DNCA SBGL
City Calabar Rio De Janeiro
Country Nigeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 210 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 4.980000, 8.350000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Calabar (CBQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,398 kilometers (3,975 miles / 3,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:16 in Calabar, it's 19:16 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Calabar (CBQ) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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