Distance From Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, BWE - GIG Distance

The distance from Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport (BWE) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 6116 miles or 9842 kilometers or 5311 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 Braunschweig ( Germany ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Braunschweig and Rio De Janeiro takes around 14 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport, Braunschweig, Germany to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14 hours 3 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 • BWE - GIG

Kilometers		9842 km
Statute Miles		6116 miles
Nautical Miles		5311 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 3 minutes

Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - BWE to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Braunschweig, Germany and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BWE - GIG

Time difference between Braunschweig (Germany) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 5 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 5 Hours behind Braunschweig.

Location	Local Time
Braunschweig (Germany)	2026-09-18, 11:26:03 CEST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-09-18, 06:26:03 -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

Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport (BWE / EDVE) Braunschweig, Germany

Destination

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