Barcelona (BCN) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,295
miles
8,522
kilometers
4,602
nautical miles

🕐 10h 35m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (222°)
Direction
🌍 -4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,295 8,472
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,295 8,472
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,295 7,943
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,295 7,943
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,295 10,590
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,295 7,943
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 international flight from Spain to Brazil requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The BCN to GIG route connects Barcelona, Spain with Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This long-haul flight covers 5,295 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Spain to Brazil. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 222° from Barcelona. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BCN

Barcelona International Airport

Barcelona International Airport (BCN) serves Barcelona, Spain.

🛬 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 Barcelona International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 5,295 miles (8,522 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BCN to GIG typically take around 10h 35m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,295 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.