Distance From Walaha Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, WLH - GIG Distance

The distance from Walaha Airport (WLH) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 9068 miles or 14593 kilometers or 7874 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 Walaha ( Vanuatu ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Walaha and Rio De Janeiro takes around 20 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Walaha Airport, Walaha, Vanuatu to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 20 hours 50 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 • WLH - GIG

Kilometers		14593 km
Statute Miles		9068 miles
Nautical Miles		7874 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 50 minutes

Walaha Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - WLH to GIG Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Walaha, Vanuatu and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLH - GIG

Time difference between Walaha (Vanuatu) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 14 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 14 Hours behind Walaha.

Location	Local Time
Walaha (Vanuatu)	2026-07-30, 18:29:30 +11
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-07-30, 04:29:30 -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

Walaha Airport (WLH / NVSW) Walaha, Vanuatu

Destination

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