GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,759 km
4,821 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
7,759 km
4,821 mi / 4,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG ZIH
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code GIG ZIH
ICAO Code SBGL MMZH
City Rio De Janeiro Ixtapa
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 17.600000, -101.460000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 7,759 kilometers (4,821 miles / 4,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 15:52 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 12:52 in Ixtapa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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