Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Seoul (ICN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 11,254
miles
18,111
kilometers
9,779
nautical miles

🕐 21h 56m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (29°)
Direction
🌍 +12h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
11,254 18,006
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
11,254 18,006
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
11,254 16,881
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
11,254 16,881
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
11,254 22,508
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
11,254 16,881
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 Seoul 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 ICN route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with Seoul, South Korea. This long-haul flight covers 11,254 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Brazil to South Korea. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 29° from Rio De Janeiro. There is a 12 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 ICN

Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport (ICN) serves Seoul, South Korea.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Incheon International Airport is 11,254 miles (18,111 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GIG to ICN typically take around 21h 56m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 11,254 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.