Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,610
miles
10,639
kilometers
5,744
nautical miles

🕐 13h 5m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (309°)
Direction
🌍 -5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,610 10,576
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,610 10,576
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,610 9,915
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,610 9,915
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,610 13,220
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,610 9,915
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 6,610 miles across 14 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The GIG to SFO route connects Rio De Janeiro, Brazil with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,610 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 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 SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 6,610 miles (10,639 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GIG to SFO typically take around 13h 5m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,610 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.