Rio De Janeiro to Cuiabá (GIG–CGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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G32050+2
G3 Sky Express
7M8
2:40 PM
-03 T2
4:40 PM
-04
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
G32051+2
G3 Sky Express
7M8
10:15 AM
-04 T1
1:45 PM
-03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Rio De Janeiro to Cuiabá
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 973 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind 6 1-stop hubs

GIG–CGB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sky Express leads the route. The flight covers 973 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GIG–CGB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G3 Sky Express 7 7M8 3h
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – G3
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G3 (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GIG to CGB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GIG to CGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
157
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Cuiabá is 1 hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
GIG: -03 · CGB: -04

When it's 6:00 PM in Rio De Janeiro, it's 5:00 PM in Cuiabá.
Distance & Flight Time
973 mi / 1,567 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.
Getting to GIG

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Transcarioca line runs from Alvorada terminal (Barra da Tijuca) through the city to GIG in about 55 minutes (R$4.05). The metro does not reach GIG directly, but combined metro + BRT journeys are possible.Taxis from Ipanema or Copacabana cost R$70–100 (40–60 min). Uber and 99 (dominant in Brazil) run R$50–80. The Real Auto Ônibus airport bus connects Rodoviária Novo Rio and the city for R$16. Allow 90+ minutes from the South Zone during rush hour; the highway through Ilha do Governador can back up severely.

GIG–CGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rio De Janeiro to Cuiabá route.
Route details
Distance973 mi / 1,567 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: GIG
IATA / ICAOGIG / SBGL
TimezoneAmerica/Sao_Paulo
Passengers/yr16.0M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: CGB
IATA / ICAOCGB / SBCY
TimezoneAmerica/Cuiaba
Elevation617 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GIG to CGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport take approximately 3h. The route covers 973 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sky Express.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from GIG to CGB. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SSA, BSB, CNF, GRU, VCP and CGH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cuiabá is 1 hour behind Rio De Janeiro.
Yes, return flights from CGB to GIG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GIG to CGB

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Várzea Grande–Marechal Rondon International Airport (CGB) are connected by nonstop service from Sky Express. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GIG to CGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GIG to CGB ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 973 miles (1,567 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SSA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.