Distance From Sierra Blanca Heliport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Sierra Blanca Heliport () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5549 miles or 8930 kilometers or 4819 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 Sierra Blanca ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sierra Blanca and Rio De Janeiro takes around 12 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sierra Blanca Heliport, Sierra Blanca, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12 hours 45 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		8930 km
Statute Miles		5549 miles
Nautical Miles		4819 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 45 minutes

Sierra Blanca Heliport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sierra Blanca, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Sierra Blanca (United States)	2025-12-05, 00:52:14 MST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-05, 04:52:14 -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

Sierra Blanca Heliport ( / 5TE9) Sierra Blanca, United States

Destination

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