Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 10,761

miles

17,317

kilometers

9,351

nautical miles

🕐 21 hours

Flight Time

🧭 NE (40°)

Direction

🌍 +11h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	10,761	+6,457	17,218 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	10,761	+6,457	17,218 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	10,761	+5,381	16,142 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	10,761	+5,381	16,142 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	10,761	+10,761	21,522 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	10,761	+5,381	16,142 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?

When you land in Beijing, your watch will be 11 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The GIG to PEK route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 10,761 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Brazil to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 40° from Rio De Janeiro. There is a 11 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 PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) serves Beijing, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 10,761 miles (17,317 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from GIG to PEK typically take around 21 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 10,761 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.