Distance From George Smith Farm Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from George Smith Farm Airport () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5507 miles or 8862 kilometers or 4782 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 ( Kenya ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Rio De Janeiro takes around 12 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from George Smith Farm Airport, , Kenya to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12 hours 39 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		8862 km
Statute Miles		5507 miles
Nautical Miles		4782 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 39 minutes

George Smith Farm Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between , Kenya and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between (Kenya) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 6 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 6 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(Kenya)	2026-02-22, 23:15:50 EAT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-02-22, 17:15:50 -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

George Smith Farm Airport ( / ) , Kenya

Destination

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