Rome (FCO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,699
miles
9,171
kilometers
4,952
nautical miles

🕐 11h 21m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (230°)
Direction
🌍 -4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,699 9,118
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,699 9,118
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,699 8,549
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,699 8,549
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,699 11,398
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,699 8,549
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?

A round trip between Rome and Rio De Janeiro earns you 11,398 base miles - that's 46% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The FCO to GIG route connects Rome, Italy with Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This long-haul flight covers 5,699 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Italy to Brazil. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 230° from Rome. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FCO

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) serves Rome, Italy.

🛬 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 Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 5,699 miles (9,171 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FCO to GIG typically take around 11h 21m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,699 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.