GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,851 km
4,878 miles
LZC
Lazaro Cardenas
Mexico
Distance
7,851 km
4,878 mi / 4,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG LZC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Lazaro Cardenas Airport
IATA Code GIG LZC
ICAO Code SBGL MMLC
City Rio De Janeiro Lazaro Cardenas
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 18.000000, -102.220000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) in Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico is 7,851 kilometers (4,878 miles / 4,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 14:35 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:35 in Lazaro Cardenas. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lazaro Cardenas (LZC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) 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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Lazaro Cardenas Airport (LZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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