MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
7,680 km
4,772 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
7,680 km
4,772 mi / 4,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX SDU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code MEX SDU
ICAO Code MMMX SBRJ
City Mexico City Rio De Janeiro
Country Mexico Brazil
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,316 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Mexico City (MEX) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 7,680 kilometers (4,772 miles / 4,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 17:21 in Mexico City, it's 20:21 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 7,305 feet between the two airports. Santos Dumont 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 De Janeiro (SDU) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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