Distance From Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, ATH - GIG Distance

The distance from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 6047 miles or 9731 kilometers or 5251 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 Athens ( Greece ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Athens and Rio De Janeiro takes around 13 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens, Greece to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 13 hours 54 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 • ATH - GIG

Kilometers		9731 km
Statute Miles		6047 miles
Nautical Miles		5251 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 54 minutes

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - ATH to GIG Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Athens, Greece and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ATH - GIG

Time difference between Athens (Greece) and Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) is 6 Hours.
Rio De Janeiro time is 6 Hours behind Athens.

Location	Local Time
Athens (Greece)	2025-05-15, 10:35:55 EEST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-05-15, 04:35:55 -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

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH / LGAV) Athens, Greece

Destination

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