Distance From Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, GKT - GIG Distance

The distance from Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 4833 miles or 7778 kilometers or 4197 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 Sevierville ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sevierville and Rio De Janeiro takes around 11 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport, Sevierville, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11 hours 6 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 • GKT - GIG

Kilometers		7778 km
Statute Miles		4833 miles
Nautical Miles		4197 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 6 minutes

Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - GKT to GIG Flight Path

Location of Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sevierville to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • GKT - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Sevierville (United States)	2026-03-21, 02:22:25 EDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-03-21, 03:22:25 -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

Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (GKT / KGKT) Sevierville, United States

Destination

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