Distance From King Edward VIII Hospital Helipad to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from King Edward VIII Hospital Helipad () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 4545 miles or 7315 kilometers or 3947 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 Durban ( South Africa ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Durban and Rio De Janeiro takes around 10 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from King Edward VIII Hospital Helipad, Durban, South Africa to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 10 hours 27 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		7315 km
Statute Miles		4545 miles
Nautical Miles		3947 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 27 minutes

King Edward VIII Hospital Helipad to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

Location of King Edward VIII Hospital Helipad & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Durban to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Durban, South Africa and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between Durban (South Africa) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 5 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 5 Hours behind Durban.

Location	Local Time
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-14, 14:06:58 SAST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-14, 09:06:58 -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

King Edward VIII Hospital Helipad ( / ) Durban, South Africa

Destination

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