Distance From Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport, GIG - CAY Distance

The distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY) is 2006 miles or 3228 kilometers or 1742 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil ) to Matoury ( French Guiana )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio De Janeiro and Matoury takes around 4 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport, Matoury, French Guiana is 4 hours 36 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 - CAY

Kilometers		3228 km
Statute Miles		2006 miles
Nautical Miles		1742 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 36 minutes

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport Flight Route Map - GIG to CAY Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Matoury, French Guiana. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Matoury, French Guiana.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIG - CAY

Time difference between Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) and Matoury (French Guiana) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-17, 01:49:37 -03
Matoury (French Guiana)	2025-12-17, 01:49:37 -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

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

Destination

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport (CAY / SOCA) Matoury, French Guiana