Distance
2,177km
The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Rio de Janeiro (Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, GIG) and Fortaleza (Pinto Martins International Airport, FOR) is 2,177 km (1,175 nautical miles). The initial heading is 014°. In a Airbus A320neo, the flight takes about 3h 00min.
| Aircraft | Cruise | Block time | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 300 | 453 kt | 3h 01min | 1,956 kg |
| Embraer E195-E2 | 470 kt | 2h 55min | 5,684 kg |
| Airbus A320neo | 455 kt | 3h 00min | 8,999 kg |
| Boeing 737-800 | 453 kt | 3h 01min | 9,779 kg |
| Boeing 777-300ER | 490 kt | 2h 49min | 24,956 kg |
Cruise estimates, no wind. Not for real operational planning.
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is 2,177 km, equivalent to 1,175 nautical miles.
A direct flight from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza takes about 3h 00min in a Airbus A320neo, already including taxi, climb and descent time.
The initial heading from Rio de Janeiro to Fortaleza is 014° (true bearing), measured at the departure point of the great-circle route.