GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,004 km
4,973 miles
SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Distance
8,004 km
4,973 mi / 4,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SLP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ponciano Arriaga International Airport
IATA Code GIG SLP
ICAO Code SBGL MMSP
City Rio De Janeiro San Luis Potosi
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 6,035 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 22.250000, -100.930000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 8,004 kilometers (4,973 miles / 4,322 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 17:48 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 14:48 in San Luis Potosi. 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 6,007 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 125° (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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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