Distance From Powell River Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, YPW - GIG Distance

The distance from Powell River Airport (YPW) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 7039 miles or 11328 kilometers or 6113 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 Powell River ( Canada ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Powell River and Rio De Janeiro takes around 16 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Powell River Airport, Powell River, Canada to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16 hours 10 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 • YPW - GIG

Kilometers		11328 km
Statute Miles		7039 miles
Nautical Miles		6113 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 10 minutes

Powell River Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - YPW to GIG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Powell River, Canada and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • YPW - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Powell River (Canada)	2026-03-18, 13:18:12 PDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-03-18, 17:18:12 -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

Powell River Airport (YPW / CYPW) Powell River, Canada

Destination

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