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ETZ to IGU: distance & flight time
Metz (Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport) → Foz Do Iguacu (Cataratas International Airport)
6,364 mi
10,241 km · 5,530 nm
12h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
6,364 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 57m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ETZ — Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport · Metz, France
- IGU — Cataratas International Airport · Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ETZ
- MZM · Metz-Frescaty (BA 128) Air Base8 mi away
- ENC · Nancy-Essey Airport20 mi away
- SCN · Saarbrücken Airport42 mi away
- LUX · Luxembourg-Findel International Airport44 mi away
Near IGU
- IGR · Cataratas Del Iguazú International Airport9 mi away
- AGT · Guarani International Airport24 mi away
- ELO · El Dorado Airport55 mi away
- CAC · Cascavel Airport74 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ETZ from IGU?
The flight distance from Metz (ETZ) to Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) is 6,364 miles (10,241 km, 5,530 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ETZ to IGU?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 57m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ETZ to IGU?
Nonstop service on ETZ–IGU depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 12h 57m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Metz and Foz Do Iguacu?
Foz Do Iguacu is 5 hours behind Metz.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ETZ to IGU?
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Why are some ETZ to IGU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ETZ–IGU tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.