GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
7,989 km
4,964 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
7,989 km
4,964 mi / 4,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GDL RIG
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code GDL RIG
ICAO Code MMGL SJRG
City Guadalajara Rio Grande
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,016 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 7,989 kilometers (4,964 miles / 4,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 03:54 in Guadalajara, it's 06:54 in Rio Grande. 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 4,989 feet between the two airports. Rio Grande Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 310° (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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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