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BJX to GIG: distance & flight time
Del Bajio (Del Bajío International Airport) → Rio De Janeiro (Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport)
4,953 mi
7,971 km · 4,304 nm
10h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,953 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 11m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BJX — Del Bajío International Airport · Del Bajio, Mexico
- GIG — Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport · Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BJX
Near GIG
- SDU · Santos Dumont Airport9 mi away
- QNV · Aeroclube Airport14 mi away
- SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base31 mi away
- JDF · Francisco de Assis Airport71 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BJX from GIG?
The flight distance from Del Bajio (BJX) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) is 4,953 miles (7,971 km, 4,304 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BJX to GIG?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 11m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Del Bajio and Rio De Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is 3 hours ahead of Del Bajio.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BJX to GIG?
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