GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,387 km
5,212 miles
PDS
Piedras Negras International Airport
Mexico
Distance
8,387 km
5,212 mi / 4,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PDS
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Piedras Negras International Airport
IATA Code GIG PDS
ICAO Code SBGL MMPG
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 901 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 28.630000, -100.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) in Piedras Negras International Airport, Mexico is 8,387 kilometers (5,212 miles / 4,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 18:34 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:34 in Piedras Negras International Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 127° (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 Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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