CBR
Canberra
Australia
13,421 km
8,339 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,421 km
8,339 mi / 7,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CBR GIG
Airport Name Canberra International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CBR GIG
ICAO Code YSCB SBGL
City Canberra Rio De Janeiro
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,886 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -35.310000, 149.200000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Canberra (CBR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Canberra International Airport (CBR) in Canberra, Australia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,421 kilometers (8,339 miles / 7,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:46 in Canberra, it's 11:46 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,858 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Canberra International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Canberra (CBR) follows a heading of 192° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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