CUU
Chihuahua
Mexico
8,826 km
5,484 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,826 km
5,484 mi / 4,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
124°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUU GIG
Airport Name General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CUU GIG
ICAO Code MMCU SBGL
City Chihuahua Rio De Janeiro
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mazatlan America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,462 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 28.700000, -105.970000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Chihuahua (CUU) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) in Chihuahua, Mexico to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,826 kilometers (5,484 miles / 4,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Mexico 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 17:11 in Chihuahua, it's 21:11 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 4,434 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chihuahua (CUU) follows a heading of 308° (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 General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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