CXQ
Christmas Creek Station Airport
Australia
15,232 km
9,465 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
15,232 km
9,465 mi / 8,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CXQ GIG
Airport Name Christmas Creek Station Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CXQ GIG
ICAO Code YCRK SBGL
City N/A Rio De Janeiro
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -18.880000, 125.920000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) in Christmas Creek Station Airport, Australia to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15,232 kilometers (9,465 miles / 8,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Christmas Creek Station Airport, it's 17:37 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Christmas Creek Station Airport (CXQ) follows a heading of 165° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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