Orlando to Rio De Janeiro
9h 07m The flight from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) covers 7,007 km (4,354 miles) and takes approximately 9h 07m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 140°, passing near 3.0° N, 61.8° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 12h 44m | 13h 10m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 8h 59m | 9h 24m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 7h 47m | 8h 12m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 8h 15m | 8h 40m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MCO | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Orlando International Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport |
| City | Orlando | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country | United States | Brazil |
| ICAO | KMCO | SBGL |
| Coordinates | 28.4294, -81.309 | -22.81, -43.2506 |
| Elevation | 96 ft | 28 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Orlando to Rio De Janeiro?
A non-stop flight from Orlando (MCO) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 9h 07m. The great-circle distance is 7,007 km (4,354 miles, 3,784 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 140°.
How far is Orlando from Rio De Janeiro?
7,007 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,354 miles or 3,784 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MCO and GIG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 7,007 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 9h 07m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.