CLJ
Cluj-Napoca
Romania
10,233 km
6,358 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
10,233 km
6,358 mi / 5,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
238°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CLJ GIG
Airport Name Cluj-Napoca International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CLJ GIG
ICAO Code LRCL SBGL
City Cluj-Napoca Rio De Janeiro
Country Romania Brazil
Timezone Europe/Bucharest America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,036 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 46.790000, 23.690000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10,233 kilometers (6,358 miles / 5,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Romania 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 03:14 in Cluj-Napoca, it's 21:14 in Rio De Janeiro. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,008 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Cluj-Napoca International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) follows a heading of 39° (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 Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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