Distance From Veendam Glider Site to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Veendam Glider Site () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 6039 miles or 9718 kilometers or 5244 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 Veendam ( Netherlands ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Veendam and Rio De Janeiro takes around 13 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Veendam Glider Site, Veendam, Netherlands to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13 hours 52 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		9718 km
Statute Miles		6039 miles
Nautical Miles		5244 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 52 minutes

Veendam Glider Site to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Veendam, Netherlands and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

Time difference between Veendam (Netherlands) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 5 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 5 Hours behind Veendam.

Location	Local Time
Veendam (Netherlands)	2026-08-04, 01:27:28 CEST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-08-03, 20:27:28 -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

Veendam Glider Site ( / ) Veendam, Netherlands

Destination

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