Distance From Castlerock Airstrip to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Castlerock Airstrip () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5801 miles or 9335 kilometers or 5037 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 Castlerock (Ulster) ( United Kingdom ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Castlerock (Ulster) and Rio De Janeiro takes around 13 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Castlerock Airstrip, Castlerock (Ulster), United Kingdom to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13 hours 20 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		9335 km
Statute Miles		5801 miles
Nautical Miles		5037 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 20 minutes

Castlerock Airstrip to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

Location of Castlerock Airstrip & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Castlerock (Ulster) to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Castlerock (Ulster), United Kingdom and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Castlerock (Ulster), United Kingdom and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between Castlerock (Ulster) (United Kingdom) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 3 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 3 Hours behind Castlerock (Ulster).

Location	Local Time
Castlerock (Ulster) (United Kingdom)	2026-03-20, 04:56:53 GMT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-03-20, 01:56:53 -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

Castlerock Airstrip ( / ) Castlerock (Ulster), United Kingdom

Destination

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