Distance From Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, YOW - GIG Distance

The distance from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5130 miles or 8256 kilometers or 4455 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 Ottawa ( Canada ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ottawa and Rio De Janeiro takes around 11 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11 hours 47 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 • YOW - GIG

Kilometers		8256 km
Statute Miles		5130 miles
Nautical Miles		4455 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 47 minutes

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - YOW to GIG Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • YOW - GIG

Time difference between Ottawa (Canada) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 1 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 1 Hours ahead of Ottawa.

Location	Local Time
Ottawa (Canada)	2026-06-22, 09:06:13 EDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-06-22, 10:06:13 -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

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW / CYOW) Ottawa, Canada

Destination

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