Distance From Nanaimo (West Coast) Heliport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Nanaimo (West Coast) Heliport () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 7001 miles or 11267 kilometers or 6080 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 Nanaimo ( Canada ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanaimo and Rio De Janeiro takes around 16 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nanaimo (West Coast) Heliport, Nanaimo, Canada to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16 hours 5 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		11267 km
Statute Miles		7001 miles
Nautical Miles		6080 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 5 minutes

Nanaimo (West Coast) Heliport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Nanaimo (Canada)	2026-08-02, 08:58:39 PDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-08-02, 12:58:39 -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

Nanaimo (West Coast) Heliport ( / CNH9) Nanaimo, Canada

Destination

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