Distance From Henderson Field to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, MDY - GIG Distance

The distance from Henderson Field (MDY) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 9569 miles or 15399 kilometers or 8310 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 Sand Island ( United States Minor Outlying Islands ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sand Island and Rio De Janeiro takes around 21 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Henderson Field, Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 21 hours 59 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 • MDY - GIG

Kilometers		15399 km
Statute Miles		9569 miles
Nautical Miles		8310 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 59 minutes

Henderson Field to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - MDY to GIG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MDY - GIG

Time difference between Sand Island (United States Minor Outlying Islands) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 8 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 8 Hours ahead of Sand Island.

Location	Local Time
Sand Island (United States Minor Outlying Islands)	2026-06-23, 22:16:29 SST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-06-24, 06:16:29 -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

Henderson Field (MDY / PMDY) Sand Island, United States Minor Outlying Islands

Destination

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