Distance From Falcon Field to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, MSC - GIG Distance

The distance from Falcon Field (MSC) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5948 miles or 9572 kilometers or 5165 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 Mesa ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mesa and Rio De Janeiro takes around 13 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Falcon Field, Mesa, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13 hours 40 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 • MSC - GIG

Kilometers		9572 km
Statute Miles		5948 miles
Nautical Miles		5165 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 40 minutes

Falcon Field to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - MSC to GIG Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSC - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Mesa (United States)	2025-12-04, 23:50:40 MST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-05, 03:50:40 -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

Falcon Field (MSC / KFFZ) Mesa, United States

Destination

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