CXO
Houston
United States
8,120 km
5,045 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,120 km
5,045 mi / 4,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CXO GIG
Airport Name Conroe/North Houston Regional Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CXO GIG
ICAO Code KCXO SBGL
City Houston Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 245 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 30.350000, -95.420000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Houston (CXO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Conroe/North Houston Regional Airport (CXO) in Houston, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,120 kilometers (5,045 miles / 4,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 10:59 in Houston, it's 13:59 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Houston (CXO) follows a heading of 315° (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 Conroe/North Houston Regional Airport (CXO) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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