GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,232 km
5,115 miles
NLD
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Distance
8,232 km
5,115 mi / 4,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG NLD
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Quetzalcoatl International Airport
IATA Code GIG NLD
ICAO Code SBGL MMNL
City Rio De Janeiro Nuevo Laredo
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 484 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 27.440000, -99.570000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Nuevo Laredo (NLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico is 8,232 kilometers (5,115 miles / 4,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 03:46 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 00:46 in Nuevo Laredo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nuevo Laredo (NLD) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 127° (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 Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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