Distance From Vigo Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, VGO - GIG Distance

The distance from Vigo Airport (VGO) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5008 miles or 8059 kilometers or 4349 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 Vigo ( Spain ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vigo and Rio De Janeiro takes around 11 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vigo Airport, Vigo, Spain to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11 hours 30 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 • VGO - GIG

Kilometers		8059 km
Statute Miles		5008 miles
Nautical Miles		4349 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 30 minutes

Vigo Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - VGO to GIG Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • VGO - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Vigo (Spain)	2026-06-15, 12:02:19 CEST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-06-15, 07:02:19 -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

Vigo Airport (VGO / LEVX) Vigo, Spain

Destination

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