Distance From Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Fukuoka Airport, GIG - FUK Distance

The distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) is 11600 miles or 18668 kilometers or 10073 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 Fukuoka ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio De Janeiro and Fukuoka takes around 26 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Fukuoka Airport, Fukuoka, Japan is 26 hours 40 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 - FUK

Kilometers		18668 km
Statute Miles		11600 miles
Nautical Miles		10073 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		26 hours 40 minutes

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Fukuoka Airport Flight Route Map - GIG to FUK Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIG - FUK

Time difference between Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) and Fukuoka (Japan) is 12 Hours.
Fukuoka time is 12 Hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-03-22, 09:50:30 -03
Fukuoka (Japan)	2026-03-22, 21:50:30 JST

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

Fukuoka Airport (FUK / RJFF) Fukuoka, Japan