GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,929 km
4,305 miles
SZT
San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
Mexico
Distance
6,929 km
4,305 mi / 3,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG SZT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
IATA Code GIG SZT
ICAO Code SBGL MMSC
City Rio De Janeiro N/A
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 7,707 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 16.690000, -92.530000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 6,929 kilometers (4,305 miles / 3,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 14:57 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:57 in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport. 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 7,679 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas 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 Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 128° (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 San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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