Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,307
miles
8,541
kilometers
4,612
nautical miles

🕐 10h 37m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (328°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,307 8,491
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,307 8,491
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,307 7,961
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,307 7,961
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,307 10,614
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,307 7,961
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?

Flights between Rio De Janeiro and Chicago follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The GIG to ORD route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,307 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 328° 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 ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 5,307 miles (8,541 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GIG to ORD typically take around 10h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,307 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.