# Distance from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nicaro (ICR)

> 5,971 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,971 km / 3,710 mi / 3,224 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 322° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 142° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Cuba
- **Intercontinental**: South America → North America
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 17:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:15 in Nicaro)
- **Elevation difference**: 2 ft (ICR is lower than GIG)

## Airports

### [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
- ICAO: SBGL
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -22.810000, -43.250000
- Elevation: 28 ft

### [Nicaro Airport (ICR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icr-nicaro-nicaro-airport/1ef266df-6b1d-65b6-9956-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nicaro, Cuba
- ICAO: MUNC
- Timezone: America/Havana
- Coordinates: 20.690000, -75.530000
- Elevation: 26 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 17:15 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 16:15 in Nicaro.

## Related

- [Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gig-rio-de-janeiro-galeao-antonio-carlos-jobim-international-airport/1ef266df-9484-640e-87b6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Nicaro Airport (ICR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icr-nicaro-nicaro-airport/1ef266df-6b1d-65b6-9956-06bb2780ed98)
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