CEX
Chena Hot Springs
United States
12,893 km
8,012 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
12,893 km
8,012 mi / 6,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

CEX GIG
Airport Name Chena Hot Springs Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CEX GIG
ICAO Code AK13 SBGL
City Chena Hot Springs Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,195 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 65.050000, -146.050000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Chena Hot Springs (CEX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chena Hot Springs Airport (CEX) in Chena Hot Springs, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12,893 kilometers (8,012 miles / 6,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 15:00 in Chena Hot Springs, it's 21:00 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,167 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Chena Hot Springs Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chena Hot Springs (CEX) 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 Chena Hot Springs Airport (CEX) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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