CDS
Childress
United States
8,761 km
5,444 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,761 km
5,444 mi / 4,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CDS GIG
Airport Name Childress Municipal Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CDS GIG
ICAO Code KCDS SBGL
City Childress Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,954 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, -100.290000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Childress (CDS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) in Childress, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,761 kilometers (5,444 miles / 4,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:49 in Childress, it's 12:49 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,926 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Childress Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Childress (CDS) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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