CEC
Crescent City
United States
10,971 km
6,817 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,971 km
6,817 mi / 5,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CEC GIG
Airport Name Jack Mc Namara Field Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CEC GIG
ICAO Code KCEC SBGL
City Crescent City Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 61 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 41.780000, -124.240000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Crescent City (CEC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jack Mc Namara Field (CEC) in Crescent City, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,971 kilometers (6,817 miles / 5,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 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 07:51 in Crescent City, it's 12:51 in Rio De Janeiro. The 5-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 Crescent City (CEC) follows a heading of 312° (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 Jack Mc Namara Field (CEC) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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