GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,421 km
5,233 miles
TRC
Torreon
Mexico
Distance
8,421 km
5,233 mi / 4,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG TRC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Francisco Sarabia International Airport
IATA Code GIG TRC
ICAO Code SBGL MMTC
City Rio De Janeiro Torreon
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 3,688 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 25.570000, -103.410000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Torreon (TRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Francisco Sarabia International Airport (TRC) in Torreon, Mexico is 8,421 kilometers (5,233 miles / 4,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 18:02 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 15:02 in Torreon. 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 3,660 feet between the two airports. Francisco Sarabia International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport.

The return flight from Torreon (TRC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 124° (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 Francisco Sarabia International Airport (TRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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