Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Philadelphia (PHL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,797
miles
7,719
kilometers
4,168
nautical miles

🕐 9h 38m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (334°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,797 7,675
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,797 7,675
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,797 7,196
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,797 7,196
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,797 9,594
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,797 7,196
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 Philadelphia, your watch will be 2 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The GIG to PHL route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with Philadelphia, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,797 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 334° from Rio De Janeiro. There is a 2 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 PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 4,797 miles (7,719 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GIG to PHL typically take around 9h 38m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,797 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.