Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Rio De Janeiro
11h 50m The flight from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) covers 9,184 km (5,707 miles) and takes approximately 11h 50m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 222°, passing near 14.1° N, 24.4° 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 | 16h 42m | 17h 07m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 46m | 12h 12m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 12m | 10h 37m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 48m | 11h 13m |
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
| CDG | GIG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport |
| City | Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | Rio De Janeiro |
| Country | France | Brazil |
| ICAO | LFPG | SBGL |
| Coordinates | 49.009, 2.5541 | -22.81, -43.2506 |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 28 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Rio De Janeiro?
A non-stop flight from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) takes about 11h 50m. The great-circle distance is 9,184 km (5,707 miles, 4,959 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 222°.
How far is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Rio De Janeiro?
9,184 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,707 miles or 4,959 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 CDG and GIG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,184 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 11h 50m 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.
Other routes from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)
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.