Distance From Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, GAL - GIG Distance

The distance from Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 8331 miles or 13407 kilometers or 7235 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 Galena ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Galena and Rio De Janeiro takes around 19 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport, Galena, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 19 hours 9 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 • GAL - GIG

Kilometers		13407 km
Statute Miles		8331 miles
Nautical Miles		7235 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 9 minutes

Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - GAL to GIG Flight Path

Location of Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Galena to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • GAL - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Galena (United States)	2026-09-23, 15:04:31 AKDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-09-23, 20:04:31 -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

Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL / PAGA) Galena, United States

Destination

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