Amsterdam (AMS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,940
miles
9,560
kilometers
5,162
nautical miles

🕐 11h 49m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (223°)
Direction
🌍 -4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,940 9,504
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,940 9,504
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,940 8,910
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,940 8,910
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,940 11,880
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,940 8,910
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 5,940 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The AMS to GIG route connects Amsterdam, Netherlands with Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This long-haul flight covers 5,940 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Netherlands to Brazil. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 223° from Amsterdam. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AMS

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) serves Amsterdam, Netherlands.

🛬 About GIG

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) serves Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 5,940 miles (9,560 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AMS to GIG typically take around 11h 49m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,940 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.