Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,803
miles
7,729
kilometers
4,174
nautical miles

🕐 9h 39m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (336°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,803 7,685
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,803 7,685
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,803 7,205
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,803 7,205
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,803 9,606
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,803 7,205
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?

When you land in New York, your watch will be 2 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The GIG to JFK route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,803 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 336° from Rio De Janeiro. There is a 2 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 JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 4,803 miles (7,729 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GIG to JFK typically take around 9h 39m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,803 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.