Distance From Niigata Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, KIJ - GIG Distance

The distance from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 11381 miles or 18315 kilometers or 9883 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 Niigata ( Japan ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Niigata and Rio De Janeiro takes around 26 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Niigata Airport, Niigata, Japan to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 26 hours 9 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 • KIJ - GIG

Kilometers		18315 km
Statute Miles		11381 miles
Nautical Miles		9883 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 9 minutes

Niigata Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - KIJ to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Niigata, Japan and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIJ - GIG

Time difference between Niigata (Japan) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 12 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 12 Hours behind Niigata.

Location	Local Time
Niigata (Japan)	2026-11-01, 13:04:35 JST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-11-01, 01:04:35 -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

Niigata Airport (KIJ / RJSN) Niigata, Japan

Destination

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