Distance From Broken Hill Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, BHQ - GIG Distance

The distance from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 8637 miles or 13900 kilometers or 7500 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 Broken Hill ( Australia ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Broken Hill and Rio De Janeiro takes around 19 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Broken Hill Airport, Broken Hill, Australia to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 19 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 • BHQ - GIG

Kilometers		13900 km
Statute Miles		8637 miles
Nautical Miles		7500 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 51 minutes

Broken Hill Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - BHQ to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Broken Hill, Australia and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BHQ - GIG

Time difference between Broken Hill (Australia) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 12 Hours 30 Minutes.
Rio De Janeiro time is 12 Hours 30 Minutes behind Broken Hill.

Location	Local Time
Broken Hill (Australia)	2026-08-26, 07:13:05 ACST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-08-25, 18:43:05 -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

Broken Hill Airport (BHQ / YBHI) Broken Hill, Australia

Destination

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