GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,588 km
4,715 miles
PBC
Puebla
Mexico
Distance
7,588 km
4,715 mi / 4,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PBC
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Hermanos Serdan International Airport
IATA Code GIG PBC
ICAO Code SBGL MMPB
City Rio De Janeiro Puebla
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 7,361 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 19.160000, -98.370000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Puebla (PBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Hermanos Serdan International Airport (PBC) in Puebla, Mexico is 7,588 kilometers (4,715 miles / 4,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 20:06 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 17:06 in Puebla. 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 7,333 feet between the two airports. Hermanos Serdan International Airport sits higher than Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Puebla (PBC) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 125° (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 Hermanos Serdan International Airport (PBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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