Distance From Douthitt Strip to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Douthitt Strip () 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 El Centro ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

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

Estimated flight time from Douthitt Strip, El Centro, United States 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 • - GIG

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

Douthitt Strip to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between El Centro, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between El Centro (United States) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 4 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 4 Hours ahead of El Centro.

Location	Local Time
El Centro (United States)	2026-09-17, 22:18:05 PDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-09-18, 02:18:05 -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

Douthitt Strip ( / 23CN) El Centro, United States

Destination

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