Rio De Janeiro to London - 5,740 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	5,740	+3,444	9,184 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	5,740	+3,444	9,184 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	5,740	+2,870	8,610 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	5,740	+2,870	8,610 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	5,740	+5,740	11,480 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	5,740	+2,870	8,610 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 Rio De Janeiro and London earns you 11,480 base miles - that's 46% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The GIG to LGW route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 5,740 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Brazil to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 26° 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 LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 5,740 miles (9,237 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from GIG to LGW typically take around 11h 26m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 5,740 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.

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to London (LGW)