Rio De Janeiro to New York
10h 01m The flight from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) covers 7,729 km (4,803 miles) and takes approximately 10h 01m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 336°, passing near 9.2° N, 57.0° 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 | 14h 03m | 14h 28m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 9h 55m | 10h 20m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 8h 35m | 9h 00m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 9h 06m | 9h 31m |
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 | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| City | Rio De Janeiro | New York |
| Country | Brazil | United States |
| ICAO | SBGL | KJFK |
| Coordinates | -22.81, -43.2506 | 40.6394, -73.7793 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 13 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Rio De Janeiro to New York?
A non-stop flight from Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to New York (JFK) takes about 10h 01m. The great-circle distance is 7,729 km (4,803 miles, 4,173 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 336°.
How far is Rio De Janeiro from New York?
7,729 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,803 miles or 4,173 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 JFK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 7,729 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 10h 01m 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.