Rio De Janeiro to Dubai
15h 11m The flight from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) covers 11,884 km (7,385 miles) and takes approximately 15h 11m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 69°, passing near 1.9° N, 5.4° E 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 | 21h 36m | 22h 02m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 14m | 15h 39m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 12m | 13h 37m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 59m | 14h 24m |
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
| GIG | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Dubai |
| Country | Brazil | United Arab Emirates |
| ICAO | SBGL | OMDB |
| Coordinates | -22.81, -43.2506 | 25.2498, 55.371 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 62 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Rio De Janeiro to Dubai?
A non-stop flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Dubai (DXB) takes about 15h 11m. The great-circle distance is 11,884 km (7,385 miles, 6,417 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 69°.
How far is Rio De Janeiro from Dubai?
11,884 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,385 miles or 6,417 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 GIG and DXB?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,884 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 11m 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 Rio De Janeiro
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.