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ZCL to CFB: distance & flight time
Zacatecas (General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport) → Cabo Frio (Cabo Frio Airport)
5,157 mi
8,300 km · 4,482 nm
10h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,157 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 35m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZCL — General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport · Zacatecas, Mexico
- 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 ZCL
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 ZCL from CFB?
The flight distance from Zacatecas (ZCL) to Cabo Frio (CFB) is 5,157 miles (8,300 km, 4,482 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZCL to CFB?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 35m 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 Zacatecas and Cabo Frio?
Cabo Frio is 3 hours ahead of Zacatecas.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZCL to CFB?
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