CDR
Chadron
United States
9,524 km
5,918 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,524 km
5,918 mi / 5,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CDR GIG
Airport Name Chadron Municipal Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CDR GIG
ICAO Code KCDR SBGL
City Chadron Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,298 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 42.840000, -103.100000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Chadron (CDR) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) in Chadron, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,524 kilometers (5,918 miles / 5,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 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 13:57 in Chadron, it's 17:57 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 3,270 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Chadron Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chadron (CDR) follows a heading of 321° (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 Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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