CFQ
Creston
Canada
10,765 km
6,689 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,765 km
6,689 mi / 5,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Creston
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CFQ GIG
Airport Name Art Sutcliffe Field Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CFQ GIG
ICAO Code CAJ3 SBGL
City Creston Rio De Janeiro
Country Canada Brazil
Timezone America/Creston America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,070 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 49.040000, -116.500000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Creston (CFQ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Art Sutcliffe Field (CFQ) in Creston, Canada to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,765 kilometers (6,689 miles / 5,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Canada 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 19:42 in Creston, it's 23:42 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 2,042 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Art Sutcliffe Field.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Creston (CFQ) 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 Art Sutcliffe Field (CFQ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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