GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,605 km
4,726 miles
PAZ
Poza Rica
Mexico
Distance
7,605 km
4,726 mi / 4,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PAZ
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport El Tajin National Airport
IATA Code GIG PAZ
ICAO Code SBGL MMPA
City Rio De Janeiro Poza Rica
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 497 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 20.600000, -97.460000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Poza Rica (PAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) in Poza Rica, Mexico is 7,605 kilometers (4,726 miles / 4,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 22:30 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:30 in Poza Rica. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Poza Rica (PAZ) 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 El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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