Distance From Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Glasgow International Airport, GIG - GLA Distance

The distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Glasgow International Airport (GLA) is 5893 miles or 9484 kilometers or 5118 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 Paisley, Renfrewshire ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio De Janeiro and Paisley, Renfrewshire takes around 13 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Glasgow International Airport, Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom is 13 hours 32 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 - GLA

Kilometers		9484 km
Statute Miles		5893 miles
Nautical Miles		5118 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 32 minutes

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Glasgow International Airport Flight Route Map - GIG to GLA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIG - GLA

Time difference between Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) and Paisley, Renfrewshire (United Kingdom) is 3 Hours.
Paisley, Renfrewshire time is 3 Hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-14, 15:08:54 -03
Paisley, Renfrewshire (United Kingdom)	2025-12-14, 18:08:54 GMT

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

Glasgow International Airport (GLA / EGPF) Paisley, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom