Distance From Franklin Wilkins Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

The distance from Franklin Wilkins Airport () to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) is 5002 miles or 8050 kilometers or 4344 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 Lexington ( United States ) to Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lexington and Rio De Janeiro takes around 11 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Franklin Wilkins Airport, Lexington, United States to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 11 hours 30 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 • - GIG

Kilometers		8050 km
Statute Miles		5002 miles
Nautical Miles		4344 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 30 minutes

Franklin Wilkins Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport Flight Route Map - to GIG Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - GIG

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

Location	Local Time
Lexington (United States)	2025-01-03, 11:31:31 CST
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2025-01-03, 14:31:31 -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

Franklin Wilkins Airport ( / KM52) Lexington, United States

Destination

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