CDT
Castellón de la Plana
Spain
8,319 km
5,169 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,319 km
5,169 mi / 4,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CDT GIG
Airport Name Castellon de la Plana Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CDT GIG
ICAO Code LECH SBGL
City Castellón de la Plana Rio De Janeiro
Country Spain Brazil
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,182 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 40.210000, 0.070000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Castellón de la Plana (CDT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Castellon de la Plana Airport (CDT) in Castellón de la Plana, Spain to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,319 kilometers (5,169 miles / 4,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:58 in Castellón de la Plana, it's 12:58 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,154 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Castellon de la Plana Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Castellón de la Plana (CDT) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Castellon de la Plana Airport (CDT) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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