Distance From Mechanics Bay Heliport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, MHB - GIG Distance

The distance from Mechanics Bay Heliport (MHB) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 7628 miles or 12275 kilometers or 6624 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 Auckland City ( New Zealand ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Auckland City and Rio De Janeiro takes around 17 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mechanics Bay Heliport, Auckland City, New Zealand to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 17 hours 32 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 • MHB - GIG

Kilometers		12275 km
Statute Miles		7628 miles
Nautical Miles		6624 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 32 minutes

Mechanics Bay Heliport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - MHB to GIG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Auckland City, New Zealand and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Auckland City, New Zealand and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MHB - GIG

Time difference between Auckland City (New Zealand) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 15 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 15 Hours behind Auckland City.

Location	Local Time
Auckland City (New Zealand)	2026-09-12, 19:59:56 NZST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-09-12, 04:59:56 -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

Mechanics Bay Heliport (MHB / NZMB) Auckland City, New Zealand

Destination

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