GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,959 km
4,945 miles
MAM
Matamoros
Mexico
Distance
7,959 km
4,945 mi / 4,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MAM
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport General Servando Canales International Airport
IATA Code GIG MAM
ICAO Code SBGL MMMA
City Rio De Janeiro Matamoros
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 25.770000, -97.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Matamoros (MAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) in Matamoros, Mexico is 7,959 kilometers (4,945 miles / 4,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 10:52 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 07:52 in Matamoros. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Matamoros (MAM) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 128° (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 General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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