Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,636
miles
9,071
kilometers
4,898
nautical miles

🕐 11h 14m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (327°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,636 9,018
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,636 9,018
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,636 8,454
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,636 8,454
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,636 11,272
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,636 8,454
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 5,636 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The GIG to MSP route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with Minneapolis, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,636 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 327° 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 MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport is 5,636 miles (9,071 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GIG to MSP typically take around 11h 14m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,636 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.