CIR
Cairo
United States
8,215 km
5,105 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,215 km
5,105 mi / 4,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
136°
southeast

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CIR GIG
Airport Name Cairo Regional Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CIR GIG
ICAO Code KCIR SBGL
City Cairo Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 322 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 37.060000, -89.220000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Cairo (CIR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo Regional Airport (CIR) in Cairo, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,215 kilometers (5,105 miles / 4,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 07:47 in Cairo, it's 10:47 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-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 Cairo (CIR) follows a heading of 323° (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 Cairo Regional Airport (CIR) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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