Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,025
miles
8,088
kilometers
4,367
nautical miles

🕐 10h 4m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (314°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,025 8,040
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,025 8,040
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,025 7,538
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,025 7,538
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,025 10,050
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,025 7,538
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 Rio De Janeiro and Houston 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 GIG to IAH route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,025 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Brazil to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 314° from Rio De Janeiro. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About GIG

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) serves Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

🛬 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 5,025 miles (8,088 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GIG to IAH typically take around 10h 4m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,025 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.