Distance From Sheikh Khalifa Palace Heliport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Sheikh Khalifa Palace Heliport () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 7386 miles or 11886 kilometers or 6414 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 Al Ain ( United Arab Emirates ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Al Ain and Rio De Janeiro takes around 16 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sheikh Khalifa Palace Heliport, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16 hours 58 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		11886 km
Statute Miles		7386 miles
Nautical Miles		6414 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 58 minutes

Sheikh Khalifa Palace Heliport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

Location of Sheikh Khalifa Palace Heliport & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Al Ain to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Al Ain, United Arab Emirates and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Al Ain, United Arab Emirates and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 7 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 7 Hours behind Al Ain.

Location	Local Time
Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)	2026-02-04, 12:56:57 +04
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-02-04, 05:56:57 -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

Sheikh Khalifa Palace Heliport ( / ) Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Destination

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