Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,383
miles
10,273
kilometers
5,547
nautical miles

🕐 12h 39m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (46°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,383 10,213
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,383 10,213
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,383 9,575
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,383 9,575
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,383 12,766
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,383 9,575
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 Istanbul 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 IST route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 6,383 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Brazil to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 46° from Rio De Janeiro. There is a 6 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 IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 6,383 miles (10,273 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GIG to IST typically take around 12h 39m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,383 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.