Distance From Grand Forks Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, ZGF - GIG Distance

The distance from Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 6767 miles or 10890 kilometers or 5876 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 Grand Forks ( Canada ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grand Forks and Rio De Janeiro takes around 15 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Grand Forks Airport, Grand Forks, Canada to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15 hours 33 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 • ZGF - GIG

Kilometers		10890 km
Statute Miles		6767 miles
Nautical Miles		5876 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 33 minutes

Grand Forks Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - ZGF to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Grand Forks, Canada and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZGF - GIG

Time difference between Grand Forks (Canada) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 4 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 4 Hours ahead of Grand Forks.

Location	Local Time
Grand Forks (Canada)	2026-06-17, 07:29:22 MST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-06-17, 11:29:22 -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

Grand Forks Airport (ZGF / CZGF) Grand Forks, Canada

Destination

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