GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,516 km
5,291 miles
MZT
Mazatlan
Mexico
Distance
8,516 km
5,291 mi / 4,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
303°
west northwest

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GIG MZT
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport General Rafael Buelna International Airport
IATA Code GIG MZT
ICAO Code SBGL MMMZ
City Rio De Janeiro Mazatlan
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 28 ft 38 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 23.160000, -106.270000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Mazatlan (MZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) in Mazatlan, Mexico is 8,516 kilometers (5,291 miles / 4,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 23:54 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:54 in Mazatlan. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mazatlan (MZT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 122° (east 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 General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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