How is the flight distance measured?

Flight distances are measured as the great-circle (straight-line) distance between airports. Actual flight paths may be slightly longer due to air traffic routing and weather avoidance.

How long does the flight from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro take?

Flight time depends on the exact route and aircraft, but at roughly 7,666 km the typical non-stop flight takes 1–10 hours. Check the flight duration page for the exact average.

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Flight Distance: Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro

7,666

Kilometres (km)

4,763

Miles (mi)

4,139

Nautical miles

About this flight distance

The great circle distance from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro is approximately 7,666 km. The typical flight time is 9h 31m.

This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities as the crow flies. Real flight paths are often slightly longer due to air traffic control routing, weather, and airspace restrictions.

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Nearby airports

Near Mexico City

Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)36 km
Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (TLC)53 km
Hermanos Serdan International Airport (PBC)80 km

Near Rio de Janeiro

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)14 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The great-circle distance from Mexico City to Rio de Janeiro is approximately 7,666 km (4,763 miles).