Distance From Ilulissat Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, JAV - GIG Distance

The distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 6372 miles or 10255 kilometers or 5534 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 Ilulissat ( Greenland ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ilulissat and Rio De Janeiro takes around 14 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ilulissat Airport, Ilulissat, Greenland to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14 hours 39 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 • JAV - GIG

Kilometers		10255 km
Statute Miles		6372 miles
Nautical Miles		5534 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 39 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Ilulissat, Greenland and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JAV - GIG

Time difference between Ilulissat (Greenland) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 1 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 1 Hours behind Ilulissat.

Location	Local Time
Ilulissat (Greenland)	2025-12-13, 23:14:56 -02
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-13, 22:14:56 -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

Ilulissat Airport (JAV / BGJN) Ilulissat, Greenland

Destination

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