CTB
Cut Bank
United States
10,478 km
6,511 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,478 km
6,511 mi / 5,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
120°
east southeast

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CTB GIG
Airport Name Cut Bank International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CTB GIG
ICAO Code KCTB SBGL
City Cut Bank Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,858 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 48.610000, -112.380000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Cut Bank (CTB) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cut Bank International Airport (CTB) in Cut Bank, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,478 kilometers (6,511 miles / 5,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 12:40 in Cut Bank, it's 16:40 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,830 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Cut Bank International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cut Bank (CTB) follows a heading of 322° (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 Cut Bank International Airport (CTB) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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