CFB
Cabo Frio
Brazil
8,209 km
5,101 miles
GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
Distance
8,209 km
5,101 mi / 4,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CFB GDL
Airport Name Cabo Frio Airport Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport
IATA Code CFB GDL
ICAO Code SBCB MMGL
City Cabo Frio Guadalajara
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 23 ft 5,016 ft
Coordinates -22.920000, -42.070000 20.520000, -103.310000

Cabo Frio (CFB) to Guadalajara (GDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) in Cabo Frio, Brazil to Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico is 8,209 kilometers (5,101 miles / 4,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:46 in Cabo Frio, it's 09:46 in Guadalajara. 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 4,993 feet between the two airports. Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport sits higher than Cabo Frio Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guadalajara (GDL) to Cabo Frio (CFB) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cabo Frio Airport (CFB) and Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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