GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
8,279 km
5,144 miles
PVR
Puerto Vallarta
Mexico
Distance
8,279 km
5,144 mi / 4,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG PVR
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport
IATA Code GIG PVR
ICAO Code SBGL MMPR
City Rio De Janeiro Puerto Vallarta
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 20.680000, -105.250000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is 8,279 kilometers (5,144 miles / 4,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 22:03 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 19:03 in Puerto Vallarta. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Puerto Vallarta (PVR) 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 Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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