GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
10,875 km
6,757 miles
XCL
Cluff Lake
Canada
Distance
10,875 km
6,757 mi / 5,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG XCL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Cluff Lake Airport
IATA Code GIG XCL
ICAO Code SBGL CJS3
City Rio De Janeiro Cluff Lake
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Regina
Elevation 28 ft 1,112 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 58.390000, -109.520000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cluff Lake (XCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Cluff Lake Airport (XCL) in Cluff Lake, Canada is 10,875 kilometers (6,757 miles / 5,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Canada. 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 03:07 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:07 in Cluff Lake. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,084 feet between the two airports. Cluff Lake Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Cluff Lake (XCL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Cluff Lake Airport (XCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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