Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,750
miles
9,253
kilometers
4,996
nautical miles

🕐 11h 27m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (25°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,750 9,200
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,750 9,200
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,750 8,625
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,750 8,625
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,750 11,500
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,750 8,625
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 11,500 base miles - that's 46% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The GIG to LHR route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 5,750 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 25° 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 LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 5,750 miles (9,253 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GIG to LHR typically take around 11h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,750 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.