Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Seattle (SEA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,884
miles
11,078
kilometers
5,982
nautical miles

🕐 13h 37m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (318°)
Direction
🌍 -5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,884 11,014
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,884 11,014
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,884 10,326
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,884 10,326
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,884 13,768
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,884 10,326
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 6,884 miles across 14 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The GIG to SEA route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with Seattle, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,884 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 318° from Rio De Janeiro. There is a 5 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 SEA

Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Seattle Tacoma International Airport is 6,884 miles (11,078 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GIG to SEA typically take around 13h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,884 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.