Rio De Janeiro to Narita
23h 26m The flight from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Narita International Airport (NRT) covers 18,532 km (11,515 miles) and takes approximately 23h 26m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 347°, passing near 57.9° N, 67.9° 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 | 33h 42m | 34h 07m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 23h 46m | 24h 11m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 20h 35m | 21h 01m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 21h 48m | 22h 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
| GIG | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | Narita |
| Country | Brazil | Japan |
| ICAO | SBGL | RJAA |
| Coordinates | -22.81, -43.2506 | 35.7686, 140.3887 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 141 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Rio De Janeiro to Narita?
A non-stop flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Narita (NRT) takes about 23h 26m. The great-circle distance is 18,532 km (11,515 miles, 10,006 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 347°.
How far is Rio De Janeiro from Narita?
18,532 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 11,515 miles or 10,006 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 NRT?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 18,532 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 23h 26m 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.