Delhi (DEL) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,739
miles
14,064
kilometers
7,594
nautical miles

🕐 17h 9m
Flight Time
🧭 W (262°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,739 13,982
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,739 13,982
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,739 13,109
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,739 13,109
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,739 17,478
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,739 13,109
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?

When you land in Rio De Janeiro, your watch will be 8.5 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DEL to GIG route connects Delhi, India with Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This long-haul flight covers 8,739 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from India to Brazil. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 262° from Delhi. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEL

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) serves Delhi, India.

🛬 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 Indira Gandhi International Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 8,739 miles (14,064 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DEL to GIG typically take around 17h 9m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,739 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.