Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Phoenix (PHX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,961
miles
9,593
kilometers
5,180
nautical miles

🕐 11h 51m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (309°)
Direction
🌍 -4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,961 9,538
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,961 9,538
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,961 8,942
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,961 8,942
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,961 11,922
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,961 8,942
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 Phoenix, your watch will be 4 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The GIG to PHX route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with Phoenix, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,961 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 309° from Rio De Janeiro. There is a 4 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 PHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves Phoenix, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 5,961 miles (9,593 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GIG to PHX typically take around 11h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,961 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.