CIS
Abariringa
Kiribati
13,748 km
8,542 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,748 km
8,542 mi / 7,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
N/A
Heading
120°
east southeast

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CIS GIG
Airport Name Canton Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CIS GIG
ICAO Code PCIS SBGL
City Abariringa Rio De Janeiro
Country Kiribati Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Enderbury America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 9 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -2.770000, -171.710000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Abariringa (CIS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Canton Airport (CIS) in Abariringa, Kiribati to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,748 kilometers (8,542 miles / 7,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Abariringa (CIS) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Canton Airport (CIS) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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