Distance From Golden North Airfield to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Golden North Airfield () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 8100 miles or 13036 kilometers or 7034 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 Cantwell ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cantwell and Rio De Janeiro takes around 18 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Golden North Airfield, Cantwell, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18 hours 37 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		13036 km
Statute Miles		8100 miles
Nautical Miles		7034 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 37 minutes

Golden North Airfield to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

Location of Golden North Airfield & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cantwell to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between Cantwell (United States) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 5 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 5 Hours ahead of Cantwell.

Location	Local Time
Cantwell (United States)	2026-06-21, 16:27:17 AKDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-06-21, 21:27:17 -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

Golden North Airfield ( / 15AK) Cantwell, United States

Destination

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