Paris (CDG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,707
miles
9,184
kilometers
4,959
nautical miles

🕐 11h 22m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (222°)
Direction
🌍 -4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,707 9,131
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,707 9,131
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,707 8,561
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,707 8,561
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,707 11,414
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,707 8,561
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?

Flights between Paris and Rio De Janeiro follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CDG to GIG route connects Paris, France with Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This long-haul flight covers 5,707 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

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

🛫 About CDG

Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) serves Paris, France.

🛬 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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 5,707 miles (9,184 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CDG to GIG typically take around 11h 22m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,707 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.