Distance From Kee Field to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Kee Field () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 4860 miles or 7821 kilometers or 4220 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 Pineville ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pineville and Rio De Janeiro takes around 11 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kee Field, Pineville, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11 hours 10 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		7821 km
Statute Miles		4860 miles
Nautical Miles		4220 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 10 minutes

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

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between Pineville (United States) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 1 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 1 Hours ahead of Pineville.

Location	Local Time
Pineville (United States)	2026-03-20, 11:26:29 EDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-03-20, 12:26:29 -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

Kee Field ( / ) Pineville, United States

Destination

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