Distance From Wekweètì Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, YFJ - GIG Distance

The distance from Wekweètì Airport (YFJ) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 7085 miles or 11402 kilometers or 6153 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 Wekweètì ( Canada ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wekweètì and Rio De Janeiro takes around 16 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wekweètì Airport, Wekweètì, Canada to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 16 hours 17 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 • YFJ - GIG

Kilometers		11402 km
Statute Miles		7085 miles
Nautical Miles		6153 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 17 minutes

Wekweètì Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - YFJ to GIG Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • YFJ - GIG

Time difference between Wekweètì (Canada) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 4 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 4 Hours ahead of Wekweètì.

Location	Local Time
Wekweètì (Canada)	2025-12-14, 21:33:25 MST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-12-15, 01:33:25 -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

Wekweètì Airport (YFJ / CYWE) Wekweètì, Canada

Destination

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