CUN
Cancun
Mexico
6,792 km
4,220 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
6,792 km
4,220 mi / 3,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Cancun
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CUN GIG
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code CUN GIG
ICAO Code MMUN SBGL
City Cancun Rio De Janeiro
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Cancun America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 22 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Cancun (CUN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6,792 kilometers (4,220 miles / 3,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 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 02:31 in Cancun, it's 04:31 in Rio De Janeiro.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 313° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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