CFE
Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne
France
8,950 km
5,561 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,950 km
5,561 mi / 4,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CFE GIG
Airport Name Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CFE GIG
ICAO Code LFLC SBGL
City Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne Rio De Janeiro
Country France Brazil
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,090 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 45.790000, 3.170000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne (CFE) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) in Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne, France to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,950 kilometers (5,561 miles / 4,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 France 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 19:27 in Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne, it's 15:27 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 1,062 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Clermont-Ferrand/Auvergne (CFE) follows a heading of 31° (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 Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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