GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,998 km
4,348 miles
MID
Merida
Mexico
Distance
6,998 km
4,348 mi / 3,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG MID
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport
IATA Code GIG MID
ICAO Code SBGL MMMD
City Rio De Janeiro Merida
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Merida
Elevation 28 ft 38 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 20.940000, -89.660000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Merida (MID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (MID) in Merida, Mexico is 6,998 kilometers (4,348 miles / 3,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:22 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 11:22 in Merida. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Merida (MID) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Licenciado Manuel Crescencio Rejon Int Airport (MID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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