Distance From Simikot Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, IMK - GIG Distance

The distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 9033 miles or 14536 kilometers or 7844 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 Simikot ( Nepal ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Simikot and Rio De Janeiro takes around 20 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simikot Airport, Simikot, Nepal to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 20 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 • IMK - GIG

Kilometers		14536 km
Statute Miles		9033 miles
Nautical Miles		7844 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 45 minutes

Simikot Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - IMK to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Simikot, Nepal and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IMK - GIG

Time difference between Simikot (Nepal) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 8 Hours 45 Minutes.
Rio De Janeiro time is 8 Hours 45 Minutes behind Simikot.

Location	Local Time
Simikot (Nepal)	2026-06-20, 06:53:44 +0545
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-06-19, 22:08:44 -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

Simikot Airport (IMK / VNST) Simikot, Nepal

Destination

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