Distance From Maswa Airstrip to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Maswa Airstrip () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5308 miles or 8543 kilometers or 4610 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 Nyalikungu ( Tanzania ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

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

Estimated flight time from Maswa Airstrip, Nyalikungu, Tanzania to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12 hours 12 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		8543 km
Statute Miles		5308 miles
Nautical Miles		4610 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 12 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nyalikungu, Tanzania and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Nyalikungu (Tanzania)	2026-09-12, 07:13:43 EAT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-09-12, 01:13:43 -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

Maswa Airstrip ( / HTMC) Nyalikungu, Tanzania

Destination

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