Distance From Gurue Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, VJQ - GIG Distance

The distance from Gurue Airport (VJQ) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5201 miles or 8370 kilometers or 4517 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 Gurue ( Mozambique ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gurue and Rio De Janeiro takes around 11 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gurue Airport, Gurue, Mozambique to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11 hours 57 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 • VJQ - GIG

Kilometers		8370 km
Statute Miles		5201 miles
Nautical Miles		4517 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 57 minutes

Gurue Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - VJQ to GIG Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Gurue, Mozambique and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VJQ - GIG

Time difference between Gurue (Mozambique) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 5 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 5 Hours behind Gurue.

Location	Local Time
Gurue (Mozambique)	2026-03-20, 06:48:17 CAT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-03-20, 01:48:17 -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

Gurue Airport (VJQ / ) Gurue, Mozambique

Destination

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