GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,307 km
4,541 miles
OAX
Oaxaca
Mexico
Distance
7,307 km
4,541 mi / 3,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG OAX
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Xoxocotlan International Airport
IATA Code GIG OAX
ICAO Code SBGL MMOX
City Rio De Janeiro Oaxaca
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 4,989 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 17.000000, -96.730000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Oaxaca (OAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) in Oaxaca, Mexico is 7,307 kilometers (4,541 miles / 3,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 14:33 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:33 in Oaxaca. 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 4,961 feet between the two airports. Xoxocotlan International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Oaxaca (OAX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 126° (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 Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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