Distance From Smugglers Cove Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Smugglers Cove Airport () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 6361 miles or 10236 kilometers or 5524 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 Santa Cruz Island ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Cruz Island and Rio De Janeiro takes around 14 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Smugglers Cove Airport, Santa Cruz Island, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 14 hours 37 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		10236 km
Statute Miles		6361 miles
Nautical Miles		5524 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 37 minutes

Smugglers Cove Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Cruz Island, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Cruz Island, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between Santa Cruz Island (United States) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 4 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 4 Hours ahead of Santa Cruz Island.

Location	Local Time
Santa Cruz Island (United States)	2026-08-04, 06:49:01 PDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-08-04, 10:49:01 -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

Smugglers Cove Airport ( / ) Santa Cruz Island, United States

Destination

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