CAX
Carlisle
United Kingdom
9,461 km
5,879 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,461 km
5,879 mi / 5,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
217°
southwest

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CAX GIG
Airport Name Carlisle Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CAX GIG
ICAO Code EGNC SBGL
City Carlisle Rio De Janeiro
Country United Kingdom Brazil
Timezone Europe/London America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 190 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 54.940000, -2.810000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Carlisle (CAX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carlisle Airport (CAX) in Carlisle, United Kingdom to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,461 kilometers (5,879 miles / 5,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:36 in Carlisle, it's 22:36 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 Carlisle (CAX) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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