CEN
Ciudad Obregon
Mexico
9,068 km
5,634 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,068 km
5,634 mi / 4,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Hermosillo
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CEN GIG
Airport Name Ciudad Obregon International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CEN GIG
ICAO Code MMCN SBGL
City Ciudad Obregon Rio De Janeiro
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Hermosillo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 243 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 27.390000, -109.830000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Ciudad Obregon (CEN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN) in Ciudad Obregon, Mexico to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,068 kilometers (5,634 miles / 4,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:37 in Ciudad Obregon, it's 00:37 in Rio De Janeiro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Ciudad Obregon (CEN) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ciudad Obregon International Airport (CEN) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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