CJL
Chitral
Pakistan
13,668 km
8,493 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
13,668 km
8,493 mi / 7,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

CJL GIG
Airport Name Chitral Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CJL GIG
ICAO Code OPCH SBGL
City Chitral Rio De Janeiro
Country Pakistan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Karachi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,920 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 35.890000, 71.800000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Chitral (CJL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chitral Airport (CJL) in Chitral, Pakistan to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13,668 kilometers (8,493 miles / 7,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:50 in Chitral, it's 18:50 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 8-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 4,892 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Chitral Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chitral (CJL) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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