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BRO to CFB: distance & flight time
Brownsville (Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport) → Cabo Frio (Cabo Frio Airport)
5,009 mi
8,061 km · 4,352 nm
10h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,009 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 17m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BRO — Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport · Brownsville, United States
- CFB — Cabo Frio Airport · Cabo Frio, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BRO
Near CFB
- BZC · Umberto Modiano Airport13 mi away
- MEA · Macaé Airport45 mi away
- SDU · Santos Dumont Airport69 mi away
- GIG · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport75 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BRO from CFB?
The flight distance from Brownsville (BRO) to Cabo Frio (CFB) is 5,009 miles (8,061 km, 4,352 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BRO to CFB?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 17m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Brownsville and Cabo Frio?
Cabo Frio is 2 hours ahead of Brownsville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BRO to CFB?
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