Distance From Weerawila Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, WRZ - GIG Distance

The distance from Weerawila Airport (WRZ) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 8577 miles or 13802 kilometers or 7448 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 Weerawila ( Sri Lanka ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Weerawila and Rio De Janeiro takes around 19 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Weerawila Airport, Weerawila, Sri Lanka to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 19 hours 43 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 • WRZ - GIG

Kilometers		13802 km
Statute Miles		8577 miles
Nautical Miles		7448 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 43 minutes

Weerawila Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - WRZ to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Weerawila, Sri Lanka and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WRZ - GIG

Time difference between Weerawila (Sri Lanka) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 8 Hours 30 Minutes.
Rio De Janeiro time is 8 Hours 30 Minutes behind Weerawila.

Location	Local Time
Weerawila (Sri Lanka)	2026-05-04, 10:19:28 +0530
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-05-04, 01:49:28 -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

Weerawila Airport (WRZ / VCCW) Weerawila, Sri Lanka

Destination

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