Distance From Ferrell Field to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Ferrell Field () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5023 miles or 8083 kilometers or 4362 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 Mercer ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mercer and Rio De Janeiro takes around 11 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ferrell Field, Mercer, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11 hours 32 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		8083 km
Statute Miles		5023 miles
Nautical Miles		4362 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 32 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between Mercer (United States) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 1 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 1 Hours ahead of Mercer.

Location	Local Time
Mercer (United States)	2026-03-19, 04:11:46 EDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-03-19, 05:11:46 -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

Ferrell Field ( / 00PN) Mercer, United States

Destination

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