CFN
Donegal
Ireland
9,271 km
5,760 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,271 km
5,760 mi / 5,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
212°
south southwest

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CFN GIG
Airport Name Donegal Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CFN GIG
ICAO Code EIDL SBGL
City Donegal Rio De Janeiro
Country Ireland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 55.040000, -8.340000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Donegal (CFN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Donegal Airport (CFN) in Donegal, Ireland to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,271 kilometers (5,760 miles / 5,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Ireland 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 00:09 in Donegal, it's 21:09 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 Donegal (CFN) follows a heading of 19° (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 Donegal Airport (CFN) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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