CWB to GIG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 673 km (418 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (GIG to CWB).
How far is it from Curitiba to Rio De Janeiro?
The great-circle distance between Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 673 km (418 mi, 363 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 CWB to GIG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GIG is roughly northeast of CWB.
How is the CWB to GIG route written in code?
The pair is written CWB-GIG in IATA codes and SBCT-SBGL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport is CWB (SBCT), Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is GIG (SBGL).
| CWB | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBCT | SBGL |
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Elevation | 2,988 ft | 28 ft |
| Rank by connections | #353 | #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 2,960 ft (902 m) lower than CWB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CWB 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 |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, KL.
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 Curitiba from Rio De Janeiro?
Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) and Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) are 673 km (418 mi, 363 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CWB to GIG?
A typical nonstop flight between CWB and GIG takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GIG from CWB?
Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) lies roughly northeast of Curitiba-Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB).
Which airlines fly CWB to GIG?
2 airlines appear on the CWB-GIG route in the open dataset, including City Connexion Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines.
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