Distance From Kabalega Falls Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, PAF - GIG Distance

The distance from Kabalega Falls Airport (PAF) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5314 miles or 8552 kilometers or 4615 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 Pakuba ( Uganda ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pakuba and Rio De Janeiro takes around 12 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kabalega Falls Airport, Pakuba, Uganda to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12 hours 13 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 • PAF - GIG

Kilometers		8552 km
Statute Miles		5314 miles
Nautical Miles		4615 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 13 minutes

Kabalega Falls Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - PAF to GIG Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Pakuba, Uganda and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PAF - GIG

Time difference between Pakuba (Uganda) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 6 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 6 Hours behind Pakuba.

Location	Local Time
Pakuba (Uganda)	2026-06-14, 01:45:21 EAT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-06-13, 19:45:21 -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

Kabalega Falls Airport (PAF / HUPA) Pakuba, Uganda

Destination

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