Distance From Hewitson Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Hewitson Airport () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 6445 miles or 10371 kilometers or 5597 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 Avenal ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Avenal and Rio De Janeiro takes around 14 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hewitson Airport, Avenal, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14 hours 48 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		10371 km
Statute Miles		6445 miles
Nautical Miles		5597 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 48 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Avenal (United States)	2025-12-16, 08:17:38 PST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-16, 13:17:38 -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

Hewitson Airport ( / ) Avenal, United States

Destination

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