CGF
Cleveland
United States
8,169 km
5,076 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,169 km
5,076 mi / 4,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/New_York
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CGF GIG
Airport Name Cuyahoga County Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CGF GIG
ICAO Code KCGF SBGL
City Cleveland Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/New_York America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 876 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 41.560000, -81.490000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Cleveland (CGF) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) in Cleveland, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,169 kilometers (5,076 miles / 4,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 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 04:15 in Cleveland, it's 06:15 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cleveland (CGF) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Cuyahoga County Airport (CGF) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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