Frankfurt (FRA) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,946
miles
9,568
kilometers
5,167
nautical miles

🕐 11h 50m
Flight Time
🧭 SW (227°)
Direction
🌍 -4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,946 9,514
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,946 9,514
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,946 8,919
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,946 8,919
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,946 11,892
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,946 8,919
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 Frankfurt and Rio De Janeiro earns you 11,892 base miles - that's 48% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The FRA to GIG route connects Frankfurt, Germany with Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. This long-haul flight covers 5,946 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Germany to Brazil. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 227° from Frankfurt. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FRA

Frankfurt am Main Airport

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) serves Frankfurt, Germany.

🛬 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 Frankfurt am Main Airport to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport is 5,946 miles (9,568 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FRA to GIG typically take around 11h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,946 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.