Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Melbourne (MEL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,225
miles
13,237
kilometers
7,147
nautical miles

🕐 16h 10m
Flight Time
🧭 S (187°)
Direction
🌍 +13h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,225 13,160
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,225 13,160
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,225 12,338
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,225 12,338
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,225 16,450
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,225 12,338
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?

This long-haul flight covers 8,225 miles across 17 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The GIG to MEL route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with Melbourne, Australia. This long-haul flight covers 8,225 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Brazil to Australia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 187° from Rio De Janeiro. There is a 13 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 MEL

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne International Airport (MEL) serves Melbourne, Australia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Melbourne International Airport is 8,225 miles (13,237 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GIG to MEL typically take around 16h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,225 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.