Distance From DGAC Heliport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from DGAC Heliport () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 2834 miles or 4561 kilometers or 2461 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 Quito ( Ecuador ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Quito and Rio De Janeiro takes around 6 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from DGAC Heliport, Quito, Ecuador to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 6 hours 30 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		4561 km
Statute Miles		2834 miles
Nautical Miles		2461 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 30 minutes

DGAC Heliport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Quito, Ecuador and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between Quito (Ecuador) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 2 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 2 Hours ahead of Quito.

Location	Local Time
Quito (Ecuador)	2026-10-28, 19:53:51 -05
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-10-28, 21:53:51 -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

DGAC Heliport ( / ) Quito, Ecuador

Destination

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