Boston (BOS) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,839
miles
7,787
kilometers
4,205
nautical miles

🕐 9h 43m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (153°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,839 7,742
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,839 7,742
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,839 7,259
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,839 7,259
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,839 9,678
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,839 7,259
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 United States to Brazil requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to GIG route connects Boston, United States with Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This long-haul flight covers 4,839 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 153° from Boston. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, 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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 4,839 miles (7,787 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to GIG typically take around 9h 43m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,839 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.