Distance From Wabush Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, YWK - GIG Distance

The distance from Wabush Airport (YWK) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5422 miles or 8725 kilometers or 4708 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 Wabush ( Canada ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wabush and Rio De Janeiro takes around 12 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wabush Airport, Wabush, Canada to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12 hours 27 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 • YWK - GIG

Kilometers		8725 km
Statute Miles		5422 miles
Nautical Miles		4708 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 27 minutes

Wabush Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - YWK to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Wabush, Canada and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YWK - GIG

Time difference between Wabush (Canada) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Wabush (Canada)	2026-06-18, 16:20:33 ADT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-06-18, 16:20:33 -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

Wabush Airport (YWK / CYWK) Wabush, Canada

Destination

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