CUE
Cuenca
Ecuador
4,439 km
2,759 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
4,439 km
2,759 mi / 2,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUE GIG
Airport Name Mariscal Lamar Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CUE GIG
ICAO Code SECU SBGL
City Cuenca Rio De Janeiro
Country Ecuador Brazil
Timezone America/Guayaquil America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 8,306 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -2.890000, -78.980000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Cuenca (CUE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) in Cuenca, Ecuador to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 4,439 kilometers (2,759 miles / 2,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Ecuador with Brazil. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:57 in Cuenca, it's 03:57 in Rio De Janeiro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,278 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Mariscal Lamar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cuenca (CUE) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Mariscal Lamar Airport (CUE) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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