Distance From Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Fuerteventura Airport, GIG - FUE Distance

The distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) is 4047 miles or 6513 kilometers or 3515 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 Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil ) to El Matorral ( Spain )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio De Janeiro and El Matorral takes around 9 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fuerteventura Airport, El Matorral, Spain is 9 hours 18 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 - FUE

Kilometers		6513 km
Statute Miles		4047 miles
Nautical Miles		3515 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 18 minutes

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Fuerteventura Airport Flight Route Map - GIG to FUE Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and El Matorral, Spain. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and El Matorral, Spain.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIG - FUE

Time difference between Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) and El Matorral (Spain) is 3 Hours.
El Matorral time is 3 Hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-17, 06:21:59 -03
El Matorral (Spain)	2025-12-17, 09:21:59 WET

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

Fuerteventura Airport (FUE / GCFV) El Matorral, Spain