GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
7,402 km
4,600 miles
VER
Veracruz
Mexico
Distance
7,402 km
4,600 mi / 3,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG VER
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport General Heriberto Jara International Airport
IATA Code GIG VER
ICAO Code SBGL MMVR
City Rio De Janeiro Veracruz
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 90 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 19.150000, -96.190000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Veracruz (VER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) in Veracruz, Mexico is 7,402 kilometers (4,600 miles / 3,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 07:31 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 04:31 in Veracruz. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Veracruz (VER) 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 General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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