Distance From Wynyard Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, BWT - GIG Distance

The distance from Wynyard Airport (BWT) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 7991 miles or 12860 kilometers or 6939 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 Burnie ( Australia ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Burnie and Rio De Janeiro takes around 18 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wynyard Airport, Burnie, Australia to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 18 hours 22 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 • BWT - GIG

Kilometers		12860 km
Statute Miles		7991 miles
Nautical Miles		6939 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 22 minutes

Wynyard Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - BWT to GIG Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Burnie, Australia and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BWT - GIG

Time difference between Burnie (Australia) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 13 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 13 Hours behind Burnie.

Location	Local Time
Burnie (Australia)	2026-08-04, 07:23:11 AEST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-08-03, 18:23:11 -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

Wynyard Airport (BWT / YWYY) Burnie, Australia

Destination

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