CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
9,321 km
5,792 miles
RIL
Rifle
United States
Distance
9,321 km
5,792 mi / 5,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CNF RIL
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Rifle Garfield County Airport
IATA Code CNF RIL
ICAO Code SBCF KRIL
City Belo Horizonte Rifle
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 2,715 ft 5,537 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 39.530000, -107.730000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Rifle (RIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 9,321 kilometers (5,792 miles / 5,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:24 in Belo Horizonte, it's 15:24 in Rifle. 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 2,822 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County Airport sits higher than Tancredo Neves International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rifle (RIL) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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