CEM
Central
United States
12,834 km
7,974 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
12,834 km
7,974 mi / 6,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

CEM GIG
Airport Name Central Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CEM GIG
ICAO Code PACE SBGL
City Central Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 937 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 65.570000, -144.780000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Central (CEM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12,834 kilometers (7,974 miles / 6,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 14:55 in Central, it's 20:55 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Central (CEM) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Central Airport (CEM) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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