Atlanta (ATL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,748
miles
7,641
kilometers
4,126
nautical miles

🕐 9h 33m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (139°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,748 7,597
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,748 7,597
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,748 7,122
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,748 7,122
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,748 9,496
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,748 7,122
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 4,748 miles across 10 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to GIG route connects Atlanta, United States with Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This long-haul flight covers 4,748 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Brazil. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 139° from Atlanta. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 4,748 miles (7,641 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to GIG typically take around 9h 33m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,748 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.