DGO
Durango
Mexico
8,425 km
5,235 miles
GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
8,425 km
5,235 mi / 4,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Monterrey
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DGO GIG
Airport Name General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
IATA Code DGO GIG
ICAO Code MMDO SBGL
City Durango Rio De Janeiro
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Monterrey America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,104 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 24.120000, -104.530000 -22.810000, -43.250000

Durango (DGO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO) in Durango, Mexico to Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 8,425 kilometers (5,235 miles / 4,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 17:34 in Durango, it's 20:34 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 6,076 feet between the two airports. Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport sits lower than General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Durango (DGO) follows a heading of 304° (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 General Guadalupe Victoria International Airport (DGO) and Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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