CNF to GIG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 361 km (224 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (GIG to CNF).
How far is it from Belo Horizonte to Rio De Janeiro?
The great-circle distance between Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 361 km (224 mi, 195 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CNF to GIG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GIG is roughly south of CNF.
How is the CNF to GIG route written in code?
The pair is written CNF-GIG in IATA codes and SBCF-SBGL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Tancredo Neves International Airport is CNF (SBCF), Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is GIG (SBGL).
| CNF | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Tancredo Neves International Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBCF | SBGL |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 2,721 ft | 28 ft |
| Rank by connections | #289 | #173 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GIG sits 2,693 ft (821 m) lower than CNF, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CNF to GIG
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Belo Horizonte from Rio De Janeiro?
Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are 361 km (224 mi, 195 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CNF to GIG?
A typical nonstop flight between CNF and GIG takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GIG from CNF?
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) lies roughly south of Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF).
Which airlines fly CNF to GIG?
2 airlines appear on the CNF-GIG route in the open dataset, including City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
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