GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
9,810 km
6,096 miles
MXL
Mexicali
Mexico
Distance
9,810 km
6,096 mi / 5,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MXL
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport
IATA Code GIG MXL
ICAO Code SBGL MMML
City Rio De Janeiro Mexicali
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Tijuana
Elevation 28 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 32.630000, -115.240000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mexicali (MXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) in Mexicali, Mexico is 9,810 kilometers (6,096 miles / 5,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 22:52 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:52 in Mexicali. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mexicali (MXL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 119° (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 General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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