MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
7,599 km
4,722 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
7,599 km
4,722 mi / 4,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
138°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

MEX RIG
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code MEX RIG
ICAO Code MMMX SJRG
City Mexico City Rio Grande
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,316 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Mexico City (MEX) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 7,599 kilometers (4,722 miles / 4,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 Mexico with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:03 in Mexico City, it's 05:03 in Rio Grande. 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 7,289 feet between the two airports. Rio Grande Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RIG) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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