CUA
Ciudad Constitucion
Mexico
9,088 km
5,647 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
9,088 km
5,647 mi / 4,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUA GIG
Airport Name Ciudad Constitucion Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CUA GIG
ICAO Code MMDA SBGL
City Ciudad Constitucion Rio De Janeiro
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mazatlan America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 213 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 25.050000, -111.610000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Ciudad Constitucion (CUA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ciudad Constitucion Airport (CUA) in Ciudad Constitucion, Mexico to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9,088 kilometers (5,647 miles / 4,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 22:07 in Ciudad Constitucion, it's 02:07 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 Constitucion (CUA) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Constitucion Airport (CUA) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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