Distance From San Carlos Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from San Carlos Airport () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5882 miles or 9466 kilometers or 5108 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 San Carlos ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Carlos and Rio De Janeiro takes around 13 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San Carlos Airport, San Carlos, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13 hours 31 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		9466 km
Statute Miles		5882 miles
Nautical Miles		5108 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 31 minutes

San Carlos Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Carlos, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between San Carlos, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between San Carlos (United States) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 4 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 4 Hours ahead of San Carlos.

Location	Local Time
San Carlos (United States)	2025-12-13, 15:15:33 MST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-13, 19:15:33 -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

San Carlos Airport ( / ) San Carlos, United States

Destination

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