Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,324
miles
11,787
kilometers
6,365
nautical miles

🕐 14h 27m
Flight Time
🧭 W (252°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,324 11,718
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,324 11,718
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,324 10,986
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,324 10,986
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,324 14,648
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,324 10,986
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 7,324 miles across 15 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The AUH to GIG route connects Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates with Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This long-haul flight covers 7,324 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Arab Emirates to Brazil. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 252° from Abu Dhabi. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About AUH

Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) serves Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

🛬 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 Abu Dhabi International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 7,324 miles (11,787 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from AUH to GIG typically take around 14h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,324 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.