ACN
Ciudad Acuna
Mexico
8,478 km
5,268 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,478 km
5,268 mi / 4,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ACN GIG
Airport Name Ciudad Acuna New International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code ACN GIG
ICAO Code MMCC SBGL
City Ciudad Acuna Rio De Janeiro
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,410 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 29.330000, -101.100000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Ciudad Acuna (ACN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ciudad Acuna New International Airport (ACN) in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,478 kilometers (5,268 miles / 4,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:24 in Ciudad Acuna, it's 23:24 in Rio De Janeiro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,382 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than Ciudad Acuna New International Airport.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ciudad Acuna (ACN) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ciudad Acuna New International Airport (ACN) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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