Distance From Valencia Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, VLC - GIG Distance

The distance from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5113 miles or 8228 kilometers or 4440 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 Valencia ( Spain ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Valencia and Rio De Janeiro takes around 11 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Valencia Airport, Valencia, Spain to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11 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 • VLC - GIG

Kilometers		8228 km
Statute Miles		5113 miles
Nautical Miles		4440 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 45 minutes

Valencia Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - VLC to GIG Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Valencia, Spain and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between Valencia, Spain and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VLC - GIG

Time difference between Valencia (Spain) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 4 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 4 Hours behind Valencia.

Location	Local Time
Valencia (Spain)	2025-12-15, 20:23:18 CET
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-15, 16:23:18 -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

Valencia Airport (VLC / LEVC) Valencia, Spain

Destination

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