Distance From Metlakatla Heliport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Metlakatla Heliport () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 7378 miles or 11873 kilometers or 6407 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 Metlakatla ( Canada ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Metlakatla and Rio De Janeiro takes around 16 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Metlakatla Heliport, Metlakatla, Canada to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16 hours 57 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		11873 km
Statute Miles		7378 miles
Nautical Miles		6407 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 57 minutes

Metlakatla Heliport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Metlakatla, Canada and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between Metlakatla (Canada) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 4 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 4 Hours ahead of Metlakatla.

Location	Local Time
Metlakatla (Canada)	2026-08-02, 07:45:05 MST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-08-02, 11:45:05 -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

Metlakatla Heliport ( / ) Metlakatla, Canada

Destination

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