Distance From Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, GWS - GIG Distance

The distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5963 miles or 9597 kilometers or 5179 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 Glenwood Springs ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Glenwood Springs and Rio De Janeiro takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport, Glenwood Springs, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13 hours 42 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 • GWS - GIG

Kilometers		9597 km
Statute Miles		5963 miles
Nautical Miles		5179 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - GWS to GIG Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • GWS - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Glenwood Springs (United States)	2025-12-15, 04:29:45 MST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-15, 08:29:45 -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

Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS / KGWS) Glenwood Springs, United States

Destination

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