Distance From Aliwal North Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Aliwal North Airport () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 4285 miles or 6896 kilometers or 3721 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Aliwal North ( South Africa ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Aliwal North and Rio De Janeiro takes around 9 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Aliwal North Airport, Aliwal North, South Africa to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 9 hours 51 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - GIG

Kilometers		6896 km
Statute Miles		4285 miles
Nautical Miles		3721 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 51 minutes

Aliwal North Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

Location of Aliwal North Airport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Aliwal North to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Aliwal North, South Africa and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Aliwal North, South Africa and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between Aliwal North (South Africa) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 5 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 5 Hours behind Aliwal North.

Location	Local Time
Aliwal North (South Africa)	2025-12-18, 10:22:15 SAST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-18, 05:22:15 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Aliwal North Airport ( / FAAN) Aliwal North, South Africa

Destination

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil