Distance From Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, GIG - BKK Distance

The distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 9999 miles or 16091 kilometers or 8683 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 Bangkok ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio De Janeiro and Bangkok takes around 22 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand is 22 hours 59 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 - BKK

Kilometers		16091 km
Statute Miles		9999 miles
Nautical Miles		8683 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		22 hours 59 minutes

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport Flight Route Map - GIG to BKK Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Bangkok, Thailand. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Bangkok, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIG - BKK

Time difference between Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) and Bangkok (Thailand) is 10 Hours.
Bangkok time is 10 Hours ahead of Rio De Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-15, 04:50:49 -03
Bangkok (Thailand)	2025-12-15, 14:50:49 +07

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

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK / VTBS) Bangkok, Thailand