Distance From Sabiya Thermal Power Plant Heliport (Central) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Sabiya Thermal Power Plant Heliport (Central) () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 7061 miles or 11363 kilometers or 6132 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 Shumaymah ( Kuwait ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shumaymah and Rio De Janeiro takes around 16 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sabiya Thermal Power Plant Heliport (Central), Shumaymah, Kuwait to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16 hours 13 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

Kilometers		11363 km
Statute Miles		7061 miles
Nautical Miles		6132 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 13 minutes

Sabiya Thermal Power Plant Heliport (Central) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

Location of Sabiya Thermal Power Plant Heliport (Central) & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shumaymah to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Shumaymah, Kuwait and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between Shumaymah (Kuwait) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 6 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 6 Hours behind Shumaymah.

Location	Local Time
Shumaymah (Kuwait)	2026-10-29, 12:56:41 +03
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-10-29, 06:56:41 -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

Sabiya Thermal Power Plant Heliport (Central) ( / ) Shumaymah, Kuwait

Destination

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