Distance From Bryant Army Airfield to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, FRN - GIG Distance

The distance from Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 8133 miles or 13089 kilometers or 7063 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 Fort Richardson ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Richardson and Rio De Janeiro takes around 18 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bryant Army Airfield, Fort Richardson, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18 hours 41 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 • FRN - GIG

Kilometers		13089 km
Statute Miles		8133 miles
Nautical Miles		7063 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 41 minutes

Bryant Army Airfield to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - FRN to GIG Flight Path

Location of Bryant Army Airfield & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Richardson to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fort Richardson, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Fort Richardson, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FRN - GIG

Time difference between Fort Richardson (United States) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 5 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 5 Hours ahead of Fort Richardson.

Location	Local Time
Fort Richardson (United States)	2026-03-19, 15:42:02 AKDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-03-19, 20:42:02 -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

Bryant Army Airfield (FRN / PAFR) Fort Richardson, United States

Destination

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