CGZ
Casa Grande
United States
9,551 km
5,935 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,551 km
5,935 mi / 5,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
121°
east southeast

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CGZ GIG
Airport Name Casa Grande Municipal Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CGZ GIG
ICAO Code KCGZ SBGL
City Casa Grande Rio De Janeiro
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,464 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 33.000000, -111.800000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Casa Grande (CGZ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) in Casa Grande, United States to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,551 kilometers (5,935 miles / 5,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 20:28 in Casa Grande, it's 00:28 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 1,436 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Casa Grande Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Casa Grande (CGZ) follows a heading of 309° (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 Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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