Charlotte (CLT) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,708
miles
7,576
kilometers
4,091
nautical miles

🕐 9h 28m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (143°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,708 7,533
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,708 7,533
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,708 7,062
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,708 7,062
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,708 9,416
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,708 7,062
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 Charlotte 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 CLT to GIG route connects Charlotte, United States with Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This long-haul flight covers 4,708 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 143° from Charlotte. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 4,708 miles (7,576 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to GIG typically take around 9h 28m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,708 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.