Distance From Tuscaloosa Regional Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, TCL - GIG Distance

The distance from Tuscaloosa Regional Airport (TCL) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 4850 miles or 7805 kilometers or 4212 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 Tuscaloosa ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tuscaloosa and Rio De Janeiro takes around 11 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tuscaloosa Regional Airport, Tuscaloosa, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11 hours 9 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 • TCL - GIG

Kilometers		7805 km
Statute Miles		4850 miles
Nautical Miles		4212 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 9 minutes

Tuscaloosa Regional Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - TCL to GIG Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TCL - GIG

Time difference between Tuscaloosa (United States) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 1 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 1 Hours ahead of Tuscaloosa.

Location	Local Time
Tuscaloosa (United States)	2026-09-17, 18:12:46 EDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-09-17, 19:12:46 -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

Tuscaloosa Regional Airport (TCL / KTCL) Tuscaloosa, United States

Destination

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