Distance From Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, WSX - GIG Distance

The distance from Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base (WSX) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 6943 miles or 11173 kilometers or 6029 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from West Sound ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between West Sound and Rio De Janeiro takes around 15 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base, West Sound, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 15 hours 57 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 • WSX - GIG

Kilometers		11173 km
Statute Miles		6943 miles
Nautical Miles		6029 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 57 minutes

Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - WSX to GIG Flight Path

Location of Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base & Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view West Sound to Rio De Janeiro nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between West Sound, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. .

Nonstop flight route between West Sound, United States and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WSX - GIG

Time difference between West Sound (United States) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 3 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 3 Hours ahead of West Sound.

Location	Local Time
West Sound (United States)	2026-09-23, 17:11:46 MDT
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-09-23, 20:11:46 -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

Westsound/WSX Seaplane Base (WSX / WA83) West Sound, United States

Destination

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