CIU
Sault Ste Marie
United States
8,728 km
5,424 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,728 km
5,424 mi / 4,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CIU GIG
Airport Name Chippewa County International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CIU GIG
ICAO Code KCIU SBGL
City Sault Ste Marie Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 799 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 46.250000, -84.470000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Sault Ste Marie (CIU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) in Sault Ste Marie, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,728 kilometers (5,424 miles / 4,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 14:04 in Sault Ste Marie, it's 16:04 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Sault Ste Marie (CIU) follows a heading of 332° (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 Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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