Distance From Southwest Bay Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, SWJ - GIG Distance

The distance from Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 9020 miles or 14516 kilometers or 7833 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 Malekula Island ( Vanuatu ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Malekula Island and Rio De Janeiro takes around 20 hours 44 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Southwest Bay Airport, Malekula Island, Vanuatu to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 20 hours 44 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 • SWJ - GIG

Kilometers		14516 km
Statute Miles		9020 miles
Nautical Miles		7833 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 44 minutes

Southwest Bay Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - SWJ to GIG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Malekula Island, Vanuatu and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SWJ - GIG

Time difference between Malekula Island (Vanuatu) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 14 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 14 Hours behind Malekula Island.

Location	Local Time
Malekula Island (Vanuatu)	2026-03-20, 11:18:52 +11
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-03-19, 21:18:52 -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

Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ / NVSX) Malekula Island, Vanuatu

Destination

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